Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,385.20, 102,567.54 and 21,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,385.20, 102,567.54 and 21,632 is: 32,444.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,385.20 : 102,567.54 = 21,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,385.20/102,567.54 = 21,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,385.20x = 102,567.54 × 21,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,385.20x = 2,218,741,025.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,741,025.28/68,385.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,444.75
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