Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,842.16, 167,792.28 and 41,722
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,842.16, 167,792.28 and 41,722 is: 62,593.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,842.16 : 167,792.28 = 41,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,842.16/167,792.28 = 41,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,842.16x = 167,792.28 × 41,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,842.16x = 7,000,629,506.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,000,629,506.16/111,842.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,593.83
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