Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,908, 100,400.88 and 29,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,908, 100,400.88 and 29,972 is: 44,975.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,908 : 100,400.88 = 29,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,908/100,400.88 = 29,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,908x = 100,400.88 × 29,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,908x = 3,009,215,175.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,009,215,175.36/66,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,975.42
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