Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,623.80, 153,920.31 and 32,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,623.80, 153,920.31 and 32,494 is: 48,736.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,623.80 : 153,920.31 = 32,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,623.80/153,920.31 = 32,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,623.80x = 153,920.31 × 32,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,623.80x = 5,001,486,553.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,001,486,553.14/102,623.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,736.13
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