Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,994.32, 104,872.68 and 42,234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,994.32, 104,872.68 and 42,234 is: 63,279.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,994.32 : 104,872.68 = 42,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,994.32/104,872.68 = 42,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,994.32x = 104,872.68 × 42,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,994.32x = 4,429,192,767.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,429,192,767.12/69,994.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,279.32
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