Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,187.24, 172,709.58 and 44,984
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,187.24, 172,709.58 and 44,984 is: 67,448.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,187.24 : 172,709.58 = 44,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,187.24/172,709.58 = 44,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,187.24x = 172,709.58 × 44,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,187.24x = 7,769,167,746.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,769,167,746.72/115,187.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,448.16
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