Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,915.44, 64,373.16 and 15,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,915.44, 64,373.16 and 15,194 is: 22,791
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,915.44 : 64,373.16 = 15,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,915.44/64,373.16 = 15,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,915.44x = 64,373.16 × 15,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,915.44x = 978,085,793.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 978,085,793.04/42,915.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,791
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