Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,624.68, 84,937.02 and 17,182
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,624.68, 84,937.02 and 17,182 is: 25,773
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,624.68 : 84,937.02 = 17,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,624.68/84,937.02 = 17,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,624.68x = 84,937.02 × 17,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,624.68x = 1,459,387,877.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,459,387,877.64/56,624.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,773
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