Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,372.12, 50,068.44 and 17,778
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,372.12, 50,068.44 and 17,778 is: 26,672.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,372.12 : 50,068.44 = 17,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,372.12/50,068.44 = 17,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,372.12x = 50,068.44 × 17,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,372.12x = 890,116,726.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 890,116,726.32/33,372.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,672.47
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