Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,015.78, 96,639.24 and 41,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,015.78, 96,639.24 and 41,716 is: 57,578.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,015.78 : 96,639.24 = 41,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,015.78/96,639.24 = 41,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,015.78x = 96,639.24 × 41,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,015.78x = 4,031,402,535.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,031,402,535.84/70,015.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,578.48
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