Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,351.12, 84,531.48 and 14,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,351.12, 84,531.48 and 14,798 is: 22,198.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,351.12 : 84,531.48 = 14,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,351.12/84,531.48 = 14,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,351.12x = 84,531.48 × 14,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,351.12x = 1,250,896,841.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,896,841.04/56,351.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,198.26
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