Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,949.48, 84,091.62 and 39,721
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,949.48, 84,091.62 and 39,721 is: 54,802.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,949.48 : 84,091.62 = 39,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,949.48/84,091.62 = 39,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,949.48x = 84,091.62 × 39,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,949.48x = 3,340,203,238.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,340,203,238.02/60,949.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,802.82
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