Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,688.32, 112,032.48 and 19,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,688.32, 112,032.48 and 19,280 is: 28,920
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,688.32 : 112,032.48 = 19,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,688.32/112,032.48 = 19,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,688.32x = 112,032.48 × 19,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,688.32x = 2,159,986,214.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,986,214.40/74,688.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,920
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