Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,582.48, 71,418 and 24,226.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,582.48, 71,418 and 24,226.40 is: 36,362.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,582.48 : 71,418 = 24,226.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,582.48/71,418 = 24,226.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,582.48x = 71,418 × 24,226.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,582.48x = 1,730,201,035.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,730,201,035.20/47,582.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,362.14
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