Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,797.92, 94,935.60 and 38,172
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,797.92, 94,935.60 and 38,172 is: 52,674.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,797.92 : 94,935.60 = 38,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,797.92/94,935.60 = 38,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,797.92x = 94,935.60 × 38,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,797.92x = 3,623,881,723.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,623,881,723.20/68,797.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,674.29
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