Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264, 62,464.32 and 27,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,264, 62,464.32 and 27,600 is: 38,088
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,264 : 62,464.32 = 27,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,264/62,464.32 = 27,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,264x = 62,464.32 × 27,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,264x = 1,724,015,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,724,015,232/45,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,088
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