Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,285.28, 63,427.92 and 17,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,285.28, 63,427.92 and 17,644 is: 26,466
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,285.28 : 63,427.92 = 17,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,285.28/63,427.92 = 17,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,285.28x = 63,427.92 × 17,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,285.28x = 1,119,122,220.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,119,122,220.48/42,285.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,466
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