Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,294.80, 51,446 and 10,915.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,294.80, 51,446 and 10,915.76 is: 16,374.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,294.80 : 51,446 = 10,915.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,294.80/51,446 = 10,915.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,294.80x = 51,446 × 10,915.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,294.80x = 561,572,188.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,572,188.96/34,294.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,374.85
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