Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,005.76, 162,008.64 and 34,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 108,005.76, 162,008.64 and 34,128 is: 51,192
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,005.76 : 162,008.64 = 34,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,005.76/162,008.64 = 34,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,005.76x = 162,008.64 × 34,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,005.76x = 5,529,030,865.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,529,030,865.92/108,005.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,192
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