Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,478.42, 96,701.22 and 25,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,478.42, 96,701.22 and 25,014 is: 37,514.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,478.42 : 96,701.22 = 25,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,478.42/96,701.22 = 25,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,478.42x = 96,701.22 × 25,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,478.42x = 2,418,884,317.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,418,884,317.08/64,478.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,514.64
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