Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,988.80, 64,478.34 and 11,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,988.80, 64,478.34 and 11,820 is: 17,728.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,988.80 : 64,478.34 = 11,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,988.80/64,478.34 = 11,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,988.80x = 64,478.34 × 11,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,988.80x = 762,133,978.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,133,978.80/42,988.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,728.66
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