Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,484.72, 76,576 and 31,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,484.72, 76,576 and 31,620 is: 43,639.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,484.72 : 76,576 = 31,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,484.72/76,576 = 31,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,484.72x = 76,576 × 31,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,484.72x = 2,421,333,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,421,333,120/55,484.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,639.64
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