Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,914.72, 107,862 and 30,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,914.72, 107,862 and 30,352 is: 45,523.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,914.72 : 107,862 = 30,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,914.72/107,862 = 30,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,914.72x = 107,862 × 30,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,914.72x = 3,273,827,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,273,827,424/71,914.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,523.75
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