Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,951.60, 104,888.93 and 47,790
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,951.60, 104,888.93 and 47,790 is: 71,658.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,951.60 : 104,888.93 = 47,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,951.60/104,888.93 = 47,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,951.60x = 104,888.93 × 47,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,951.60x = 5,012,641,725.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,012,641,725.75/69,951.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,658.71
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