Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,141.60, 92,648.14 and 38,842
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 67,141.60, 92,648.14 and 38,842 is: 53,597.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,141.60 : 92,648.14 = 38,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,141.60/92,648.14 = 38,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,141.60x = 92,648.14 × 38,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,141.60x = 3,598,639,053.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,598,639,053.88/67,141.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,597.76
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