Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.96, 44,686.24 and 24,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,872.96, 44,686.24 and 24,548 is: 36,720.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,872.96 : 44,686.24 = 24,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,872.96/44,686.24 = 24,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,872.96x = 44,686.24 × 24,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,872.96x = 1,096,957,819.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,096,957,819.52/29,872.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,720.76
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