Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,121.20, 44,866 and 32,121.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,121.20, 44,866 and 32,121.20 is: 44,866
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,121.20 : 44,866 = 32,121.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,121.20/44,866 = 32,121.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,121.20x = 44,866 × 32,121.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,121.20x = 1,441,149,759.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,441,149,759.20/32,121.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,866
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