Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,987.36, 101,970.48 and 34,732
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 67,987.36, 101,970.48 and 34,732 is: 52,092.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,987.36 : 101,970.48 = 34,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,987.36/101,970.48 = 34,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,987.36x = 101,970.48 × 34,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,987.36x = 3,541,638,711.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,541,638,711.36/67,987.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,092.61
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