Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,729.44, 83,594.16 and 28,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,729.44, 83,594.16 and 28,008 is: 42,012
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,729.44 : 83,594.16 = 28,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,729.44/83,594.16 = 28,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,729.44x = 83,594.16 × 28,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,729.44x = 2,341,305,233.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,341,305,233.28/55,729.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,012
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