Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,777.44, 79,166.16 and 21,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,777.44, 79,166.16 and 21,600 is: 32,400
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,777.44 : 79,166.16 = 21,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,777.44/79,166.16 = 21,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,777.44x = 79,166.16 × 21,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,777.44x = 1,709,989,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,709,989,056/52,777.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,400
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