Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,018.08, 115,503.60 and 32,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,018.08, 115,503.60 and 32,644 is: 48,956.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,018.08 : 115,503.60 = 32,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,018.08/115,503.60 = 32,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,018.08x = 115,503.60 × 32,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,018.08x = 3,770,499,518.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,770,499,518.40/77,018.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,956.03
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