Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,582.24, 168,874.80 and 29,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112,582.24, 168,874.80 and 29,476 is: 44,214.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,582.24 : 168,874.80 = 29,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,582.24/168,874.80 = 29,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,582.24x = 168,874.80 × 29,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,582.24x = 4,977,753,604.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,977,753,604.80/112,582.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,214.38
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