Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,935.28, 158,885.64 and 32,046
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 105,935.28, 158,885.64 and 32,046 is: 48,063.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,935.28 : 158,885.64 = 32,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,935.28/158,885.64 = 32,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,935.28x = 158,885.64 × 32,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,935.28x = 5,091,649,219.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,091,649,219.44/105,935.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,063.77
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