Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,658.64, 81,936.12 and 23,474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,658.64, 81,936.12 and 23,474 is: 35,188.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,658.64 : 81,936.12 = 23,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,658.64/81,936.12 = 23,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,658.64x = 81,936.12 × 23,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,658.64x = 1,923,368,480.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,923,368,480.88/54,658.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,188.74
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