Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,741.76, 160,106.88 and 32,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 106,741.76, 160,106.88 and 32,864 is: 49,294.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,741.76 : 160,106.88 = 32,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,741.76/160,106.88 = 32,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,741.76x = 160,106.88 × 32,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,741.76x = 5,261,752,504.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,261,752,504.32/106,741.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,294.23
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