Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,916.96, 73,014 and 30,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,916.96, 73,014 and 30,548 is: 42,149.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,916.96 : 73,014 = 30,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,916.96/73,014 = 30,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,916.96x = 73,014 × 30,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,916.96x = 2,230,431,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,230,431,672/52,916.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,149.66
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