Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,632, 60,210 and 26,616.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,632, 60,210 and 26,616.60 is: 36,729.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,632 : 60,210 = 26,616.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,632/60,210 = 26,616.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,632x = 60,210 × 26,616.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,632x = 1,602,585,486 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,585,486/43,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,729.59
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