Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,223.44, 98,279.72 and 39,388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,223.44, 98,279.72 and 39,388 is: 54,350.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,223.44 : 98,279.72 = 39,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,223.44/98,279.72 = 39,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,223.44x = 98,279.72 × 39,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,223.44x = 3,871,041,611.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,871,041,611.36/71,223.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,350.67
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