Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,945.52, 95,138.10 and 38,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,945.52, 95,138.10 and 38,724 is: 53,435.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,945.52 : 95,138.10 = 38,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,945.52/95,138.10 = 38,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,945.52x = 95,138.10 × 38,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,945.52x = 3,684,127,784.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,684,127,784.40/68,945.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,435.35
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