Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,969.90, 158,954.44 and 27,084
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 105,969.90, 158,954.44 and 27,084 is: 40,625.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,969.90 : 158,954.44 = 27,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,969.90/158,954.44 = 27,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,969.90x = 158,954.44 × 27,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,969.90x = 4,305,122,052.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,305,122,052.96/105,969.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,625.90
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