Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,817.36, 94,983.12 and 43,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,817.36, 94,983.12 and 43,662 is: 60,263.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,817.36 : 94,983.12 = 43,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,817.36/94,983.12 = 43,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,817.36x = 94,983.12 × 43,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,817.36x = 4,147,152,985.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,147,152,985.44/68,817.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,263.18
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