Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,666.64, 63,907.52 and 30,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,666.64, 63,907.52 and 30,954 is: 46,363.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,666.64 : 63,907.52 = 30,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,666.64/63,907.52 = 30,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,666.64x = 63,907.52 × 30,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,666.64x = 1,978,193,374.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,978,193,374.08/42,666.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,363.94
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