Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,261.04, 105,391.56 and 28,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,261.04, 105,391.56 and 28,708 is: 43,062.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,261.04 : 105,391.56 = 28,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,261.04/105,391.56 = 28,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,261.04x = 105,391.56 × 28,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,261.04x = 3,025,580,904.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,025,580,904.48/70,261.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,062.00
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