Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,937.12, 80,905.68 and 17,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,937.12, 80,905.68 and 17,004 is: 25,506.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,937.12 : 80,905.68 = 17,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,937.12/80,905.68 = 17,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,937.12x = 80,905.68 × 17,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,937.12x = 1,375,720,182.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,375,720,182.72/53,937.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,506.00
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