Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,253.48, 102,380.22 and 21,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,253.48, 102,380.22 and 21,510 is: 32,265
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,253.48 : 102,380.22 = 21,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,253.48/102,380.22 = 21,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,253.48x = 102,380.22 × 21,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,253.48x = 2,202,198,532.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,198,532.20/68,253.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,265
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