Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,291.28, 74,881.92 and 34,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,291.28, 74,881.92 and 34,132 is: 47,076.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,291.28 : 74,881.92 = 34,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,291.28/74,881.92 = 34,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,291.28x = 74,881.92 × 34,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,291.28x = 2,555,869,693.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,555,869,693.44/54,291.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,076.98
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