Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,795.12, 103,197.48 and 27,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,795.12, 103,197.48 and 27,242 is: 40,864.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,795.12 : 103,197.48 = 27,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,795.12/103,197.48 = 27,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,795.12x = 103,197.48 × 27,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,795.12x = 2,811,305,750.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,305,750.16/68,795.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,864.90
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