Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,685.92, 91,028.88 and 23,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,685.92, 91,028.88 and 23,724 is: 35,586
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,685.92 : 91,028.88 = 23,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,685.92/91,028.88 = 23,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,685.92x = 91,028.88 × 23,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,685.92x = 2,159,569,149.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,569,149.12/60,685.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,586
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