Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,722.94, 167,531.60 and 40,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,722.94, 167,531.60 and 40,596 is: 60,874.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,722.94 : 167,531.60 = 40,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,722.94/167,531.60 = 40,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,722.94x = 167,531.60 × 40,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,722.94x = 6,801,112,833.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,801,112,833.60/111,722.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,874.81
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