Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,789.60, 91,216 and 45,994.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,789.60, 91,216 and 45,994.16 is: 69,015.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,789.60 : 91,216 = 45,994.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,789.60/91,216 = 45,994.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,789.60x = 91,216 × 45,994.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,789.60x = 4,195,403,298.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,195,403,298.56/60,789.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,015.15
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