Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,214.76, 79,822.14 and 21,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,214.76, 79,822.14 and 21,628 is: 32,442
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,214.76 : 79,822.14 = 21,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,214.76/79,822.14 = 21,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,214.76x = 79,822.14 × 21,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,214.76x = 1,726,393,243.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,726,393,243.92/53,214.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,442
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