Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,718.72, 98,568.36 and 24,156
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,718.72, 98,568.36 and 24,156 is: 36,230.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,718.72 : 98,568.36 = 24,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,718.72/98,568.36 = 24,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,718.72x = 98,568.36 × 24,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,718.72x = 2,381,017,304.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,381,017,304.16/65,718.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,230.43
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