Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,036.96, 51,055.44 and 15,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,036.96, 51,055.44 and 15,556 is: 23,334
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,036.96 : 51,055.44 = 15,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,036.96/51,055.44 = 15,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,036.96x = 51,055.44 × 15,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,036.96x = 794,218,424.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 794,218,424.64/34,036.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,334
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