Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,419.44, 75,072 and 34,253.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,419.44, 75,072 and 34,253.68 is: 47,253.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,419.44 : 75,072 = 34,253.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,419.44/75,072 = 34,253.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,419.44x = 75,072 × 34,253.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,419.44x = 2,571,492,264.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,571,492,264.96/54,419.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,253.19
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