Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,706.72, 98,560.80 and 18,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,706.72, 98,560.80 and 18,960 is: 28,440.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,706.72 : 98,560.80 = 18,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,706.72/98,560.80 = 18,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,706.72x = 98,560.80 × 18,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,706.72x = 1,868,712,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,712,768/65,706.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,440.21
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