Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,872.40, 72,925.66 and 44,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,872.40, 72,925.66 and 44,902 is: 61,932.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,872.40 : 72,925.66 = 44,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,872.40/72,925.66 = 44,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,872.40x = 72,925.66 × 44,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,872.40x = 3,274,507,985.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,274,507,985.32/52,872.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,932.27
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