Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,291.20, 50,078.40 and 20,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,291.20, 50,078.40 and 20,372 is: 28,111.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,291.20 : 50,078.40 = 20,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,291.20/50,078.40 = 20,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,291.20x = 50,078.40 × 20,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,291.20x = 1,020,197,164.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,197,164.80/36,291.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,111.42
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