Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,563.40, 68,127 and 48,563.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,563.40, 68,127 and 48,563.40 is: 68,127
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,563.40 : 68,127 = 48,563.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,563.40/68,127 = 48,563.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,563.40x = 68,127 × 48,563.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,563.40x = 3,308,478,751.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,308,478,751.80/48,563.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,127
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