Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,583.20, 102,856.80 and 29,120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,583.20, 102,856.80 and 29,120 is: 43,672.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,583.20 : 102,856.80 = 29,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,583.20/102,856.80 = 29,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,583.20x = 102,856.80 × 29,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,583.20x = 2,995,190,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,995,190,016/68,583.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,672.36
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