Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,987.92, 100,430.04 and 30,026
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,987.92, 100,430.04 and 30,026 is: 45,015.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,987.92 : 100,430.04 = 30,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,987.92/100,430.04 = 30,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,987.92x = 100,430.04 × 30,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,987.92x = 3,015,512,381.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,015,512,381.04/66,987.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,015.76
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