Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,545.28, 86,317.92 and 32,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,545.28, 86,317.92 and 32,904 is: 49,356
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,545.28 : 86,317.92 = 32,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,545.28/86,317.92 = 32,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,545.28x = 86,317.92 × 32,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,545.28x = 2,840,204,839.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,840,204,839.68/57,545.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,356
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