Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,002.92, 96,586.68 and 42,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,002.92, 96,586.68 and 42,772 is: 59,014.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,002.92 : 96,586.68 = 42,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,002.92/96,586.68 = 42,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,002.92x = 96,586.68 × 42,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,002.92x = 4,131,205,476.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,131,205,476.96/70,002.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,014.76
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