Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,049.44, 76,574.16 and 23,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,049.44, 76,574.16 and 23,328 is: 34,992
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,049.44 : 76,574.16 = 23,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,049.44/76,574.16 = 23,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,049.44x = 76,574.16 × 23,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,049.44x = 1,786,322,004.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,786,322,004.48/51,049.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,992
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