Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,817.76, 175,224.12 and 32,575.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116,817.76, 175,224.12 and 32,575.68 is: 48,862.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,817.76 : 175,224.12 = 32,575.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,817.76/175,224.12 = 32,575.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,817.76x = 175,224.12 × 32,575.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,817.76x = 5,708,044,861.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,708,044,861.40/116,817.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,862.82
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