Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,864.64, 64,192.64 and 29,680
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,864.64, 64,192.64 and 29,680 is: 44,447.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,864.64 : 64,192.64 = 29,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,864.64/64,192.64 = 29,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,864.64x = 64,192.64 × 29,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,864.64x = 1,905,237,555.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,905,237,555.20/42,864.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,447.77
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