Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,901.82, 83,858.40 and 18,462
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,901.82, 83,858.40 and 18,462 is: 27,694.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,901.82 : 83,858.40 = 18,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,901.82/83,858.40 = 18,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,901.82x = 83,858.40 × 18,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,901.82x = 1,548,193,780.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,193,780.80/55,901.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,694.87
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