Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.74, 49,347.90 and 15,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 32,893.74, 49,347.90 and 15,354 is: 23,034.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,893.74 : 49,347.90 = 15,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,893.74/49,347.90 = 15,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,893.74x = 49,347.90 × 15,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,893.74x = 757,687,656.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 757,687,656.60/32,893.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,034.40
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