Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,579.14, 92,368.71 and 14,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,579.14, 92,368.71 and 14,832 is: 22,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,579.14 : 92,368.71 = 14,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,579.14/92,368.71 = 14,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,579.14x = 92,368.71 × 14,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,579.14x = 1,370,012,706.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,012,706.72/61,579.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,248
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