Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,450.16, 98,146.08 and 23,868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,450.16, 98,146.08 and 23,868 is: 35,791.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,450.16 : 98,146.08 = 23,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,450.16/98,146.08 = 23,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,450.16x = 98,146.08 × 23,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,450.16x = 2,342,550,637.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,342,550,637.44/65,450.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,791.37
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