Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,443.40, 75,132 and 30,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,443.40, 75,132 and 30,570 is: 42,186.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,443.40 : 75,132 = 30,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,443.40/75,132 = 30,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,443.40x = 75,132 × 30,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,443.40x = 2,296,785,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,296,785,240/54,443.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,186.66
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