Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,696.84, 74,104.98 and 32,477
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,696.84, 74,104.98 and 32,477 is: 44,820.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,696.84 : 74,104.98 = 32,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,696.84/74,104.98 = 32,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,696.84x = 74,104.98 × 32,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,696.84x = 2,406,707,435.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,406,707,435.46/53,696.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,820.28
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