Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,747.44, 79,121.16 and 21,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,747.44, 79,121.16 and 21,570 is: 32,355
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,747.44 : 79,121.16 = 21,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,747.44/79,121.16 = 21,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,747.44x = 79,121.16 × 21,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,747.44x = 1,706,643,421.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,643,421.20/52,747.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,355
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