Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,585.52, 76,721.52 and 34,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,585.52, 76,721.52 and 34,352 is: 47,414.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,585.52 : 76,721.52 = 34,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,585.52/76,721.52 = 34,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,585.52x = 76,721.52 × 34,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,585.52x = 2,635,537,655.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,635,537,655.04/55,585.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,414.10
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