Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,419.32, 54,594.90 and 16,678
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,419.32, 54,594.90 and 16,678 is: 25,001.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,419.32 : 54,594.90 = 16,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,419.32/54,594.90 = 16,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,419.32x = 54,594.90 × 16,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,419.32x = 910,533,742.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,533,742.20/36,419.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,001.39
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