Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,040.96, 84,061.44 and 19,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,040.96, 84,061.44 and 19,104 is: 28,656
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,040.96 : 84,061.44 = 19,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,040.96/84,061.44 = 19,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,040.96x = 84,061.44 × 19,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,040.96x = 1,605,909,749.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,605,909,749.76/56,040.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,656
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