Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.48, 32,688 and 22,110.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,700.48, 32,688 and 22,110.72 is: 30,495.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,700.48 : 32,688 = 22,110.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,700.48/32,688 = 22,110.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,700.48x = 32,688 × 22,110.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,700.48x = 722,755,215.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 722,755,215.36/23,700.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,495.38
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