Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,056.40, 85,172.31 and 50,058
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,056.40, 85,172.31 and 50,058 is: 74,725.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,056.40 : 85,172.31 = 50,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,056.40/85,172.31 = 50,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,056.40x = 85,172.31 × 50,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,056.40x = 4,263,555,493.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,263,555,493.98/57,056.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,725.28
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