Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,257.40, 67,795.50 and 21,588
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,257.40, 67,795.50 and 21,588 is: 32,338.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,257.40 : 67,795.50 = 21,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,257.40/67,795.50 = 21,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,257.40x = 67,795.50 × 21,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,257.40x = 1,463,569,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,463,569,254/45,257.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,338.78
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