Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,989.78, 99,348 and 40,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,989.78, 99,348 and 40,158 is: 55,419.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,989.78 : 99,348 = 40,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,989.78/99,348 = 40,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,989.78x = 99,348 × 40,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,989.78x = 3,989,616,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,989,616,984/71,989.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,419.21
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