Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,016.40, 100,519.72 and 27,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 67,016.40, 100,519.72 and 27,038 is: 40,555.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,016.40 : 100,519.72 = 27,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,016.40/100,519.72 = 27,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,016.40x = 100,519.72 × 27,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,016.40x = 2,717,852,189.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,717,852,189.36/67,016.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,555.03
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