Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,790.04, 98,685.96 and 21,417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,790.04, 98,685.96 and 21,417 is: 32,125.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,790.04 : 98,685.96 = 21,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,790.04/98,685.96 = 21,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,790.04x = 98,685.96 × 21,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,790.04x = 2,113,557,205.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,113,557,205.32/65,790.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,125.79
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