Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,165.80, 54,248.72 and 16,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,165.80, 54,248.72 and 16,450 is: 24,675.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,165.80 : 54,248.72 = 16,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,165.80/54,248.72 = 16,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,165.80x = 54,248.72 × 16,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,165.80x = 892,391,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,391,444/36,165.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,675.01
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