Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,150.96, 51,220.68 and 10,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,150.96, 51,220.68 and 10,774 is: 16,159.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,150.96 : 51,220.68 = 10,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,150.96/51,220.68 = 10,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,150.96x = 51,220.68 × 10,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,150.96x = 551,851,606.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,851,606.32/34,150.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,159.18
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