Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,473.92, 98,210.88 and 28,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,473.92, 98,210.88 and 28,512 is: 42,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,473.92 : 98,210.88 = 28,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,473.92/98,210.88 = 28,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,473.92x = 98,210.88 × 28,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,473.92x = 2,800,188,610.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,800,188,610.56/65,473.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,768
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