Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,333.44, 67,974 and 17,599.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,333.44, 67,974 and 17,599.04 is: 26,388.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,333.44 : 67,974 = 17,599.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,333.44/67,974 = 17,599.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,333.44x = 67,974 × 17,599.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,333.44x = 1,196,277,144.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,196,277,144.96/45,333.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,388.40
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