Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,385.28, 107,083.38 and 18,794
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,385.28, 107,083.38 and 18,794 is: 28,192.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,385.28 : 107,083.38 = 18,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,385.28/107,083.38 = 18,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,385.28x = 107,083.38 × 18,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,385.28x = 2,012,525,043.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,012,525,043.72/71,385.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,192.44
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