Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,988.24, 85,492.08 and 17,538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,988.24, 85,492.08 and 17,538 is: 26,309.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,988.24 : 85,492.08 = 17,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,988.24/85,492.08 = 17,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,988.24x = 85,492.08 × 17,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,988.24x = 1,499,360,099.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,499,360,099.04/56,988.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,309.99
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