Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,134.72, 64,656 and 30,785.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,134.72, 64,656 and 30,785.28 is: 46,145.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,134.72 : 64,656 = 30,785.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,134.72/64,656 = 30,785.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,134.72x = 64,656 × 30,785.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,134.72x = 1,990,453,063.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,990,453,063.68/43,134.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,145.03
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