Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107,257.14, 160,886.92 and 32,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 107,257.14, 160,886.92 and 32,378 is: 48,567.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,257.14 : 160,886.92 = 32,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,257.14/160,886.92 = 32,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,257.14x = 160,886.92 × 32,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,257.14x = 5,209,196,695.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,209,196,695.76/107,257.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,567.37
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