Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,836.32, 78,434.64 and 34,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,836.32, 78,434.64 and 34,176 is: 47,163.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,836.32 : 78,434.64 = 34,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,836.32/78,434.64 = 34,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,836.32x = 78,434.64 × 34,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,836.32x = 2,680,582,256.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,680,582,256.64/56,836.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,163.19
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