Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,472.62, 90,708.93 and 29,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,472.62, 90,708.93 and 29,286 is: 43,929
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,472.62 : 90,708.93 = 29,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,472.62/90,708.93 = 29,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,472.62x = 90,708.93 × 29,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,472.62x = 2,656,501,723.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,656,501,723.98/60,472.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,929
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