Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,427.84, 111,593.52 and 39,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,427.84, 111,593.52 and 39,384 is: 59,050.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,427.84 : 111,593.52 = 39,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,427.84/111,593.52 = 39,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,427.84x = 111,593.52 × 39,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,427.84x = 4,394,999,191.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,394,999,191.68/74,427.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,050.47
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