Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,431.04, 86,146.56 and 24,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,431.04, 86,146.56 and 24,576 is: 36,864
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,431.04 : 86,146.56 = 24,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,431.04/86,146.56 = 24,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,431.04x = 86,146.56 × 24,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,431.04x = 2,117,137,858.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,117,137,858.56/57,431.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,864
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