Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,836.48, 97,755 and 39,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 70,836.48, 97,755 and 39,006 is: 53,828.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,836.48 : 97,755 = 39,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,836.48/97,755 = 39,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,836.48x = 97,755 × 39,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,836.48x = 3,813,031,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,813,031,530/70,836.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,828.64
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