Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,566.23, 150,844.73 and 29,486
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,566.23, 150,844.73 and 29,486 is: 44,227.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,566.23 : 150,844.73 = 29,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,566.23/150,844.73 = 29,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,566.23x = 150,844.73 × 29,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,566.23x = 4,447,807,708.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,447,807,708.78/100,566.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,227.65
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