Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,226.50, 78,975 and 32,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,226.50, 78,975 and 32,076 is: 44,266.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,226.50 : 78,975 = 32,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,226.50/78,975 = 32,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,226.50x = 78,975 × 32,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,226.50x = 2,533,202,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,533,202,100/57,226.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,266.24
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