Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,503.32, 77,977.03 and 33,846
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,503.32, 77,977.03 and 33,846 is: 46,708.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,503.32 : 77,977.03 = 33,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,503.32/77,977.03 = 33,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,503.32x = 77,977.03 × 33,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,503.32x = 2,639,210,557.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,639,210,557.38/56,503.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,708.95
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