Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,751.84, 107,628 and 24,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,751.84, 107,628 and 24,972 is: 37,458.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,751.84 : 107,628 = 24,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,751.84/107,628 = 24,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,751.84x = 107,628 × 24,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,751.84x = 2,687,686,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,687,686,416/71,751.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,458.08
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