Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,368, 63,552 and 11,203.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,368, 63,552 and 11,203.25 is: 16,804.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,368 : 63,552 = 11,203.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,368/63,552 = 11,203.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,368x = 63,552 × 11,203.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,368x = 711,988,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,988,944/42,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,804.88
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