Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,656.16, 104,425.92 and 28,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,656.16, 104,425.92 and 28,074 is: 42,087.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,656.16 : 104,425.92 = 28,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,656.16/104,425.92 = 28,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,656.16x = 104,425.92 × 28,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,656.16x = 2,931,653,278.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,931,653,278.08/69,656.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,087.49
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