Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,490.16, 102,706.08 and 26,908
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,490.16, 102,706.08 and 26,908 is: 40,350.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,490.16 : 102,706.08 = 26,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,490.16/102,706.08 = 26,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,490.16x = 102,706.08 × 26,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,490.16x = 2,763,615,200.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,763,615,200.64/68,490.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,350.54
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