Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,861.36, 82,292.04 and 13,308
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,861.36, 82,292.04 and 13,308 is: 19,962
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,861.36 : 82,292.04 = 13,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,861.36/82,292.04 = 13,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,861.36x = 82,292.04 × 13,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,861.36x = 1,095,142,468.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,095,142,468.32/54,861.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,962
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