Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,504.84, 97,296.42 and 43,642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,504.84, 97,296.42 and 43,642 is: 60,225.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,504.84 : 97,296.42 = 43,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,504.84/97,296.42 = 43,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,504.84x = 97,296.42 × 43,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,504.84x = 4,246,210,361.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,246,210,361.64/70,504.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,225.80
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