Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,973.12, 70,375.60 and 32,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,973.12, 70,375.60 and 32,832 is: 45,329.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,973.12 : 70,375.60 = 32,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,973.12/70,375.60 = 32,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,973.12x = 70,375.60 × 32,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,973.12x = 2,310,571,699.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310,571,699.20/50,973.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,329.22
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