Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,048.96, 84,073.44 and 19,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,048.96, 84,073.44 and 19,112 is: 28,668
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,048.96 : 84,073.44 = 19,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,048.96/84,073.44 = 19,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,048.96x = 84,073.44 × 19,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,048.96x = 1,606,811,585.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,606,811,585.28/56,048.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,668
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