Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,864.64, 154,296.96 and 32,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,864.64, 154,296.96 and 32,744 is: 49,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,864.64 : 154,296.96 = 32,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,864.64/154,296.96 = 32,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,864.64x = 154,296.96 × 32,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,864.64x = 5,052,299,658.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,052,299,658.24/102,864.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,116
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