Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,739.68, 68,599.92 and 12,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,739.68, 68,599.92 and 12,900 is: 19,347.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,739.68 : 68,599.92 = 12,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,739.68/68,599.92 = 12,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,739.68x = 68,599.92 × 12,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,739.68x = 884,938,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 884,938,968/45,739.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,347.29
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