Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,942, 95,951.88 and 27,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,942, 95,951.88 and 27,006 is: 40,525.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,942 : 95,951.88 = 27,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,942/95,951.88 = 27,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,942x = 95,951.88 × 27,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,942x = 2,591,276,471.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,591,276,471.28/63,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,525.42
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