Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,637.54, 100,199.36 and 67,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72,637.54, 100,199.36 and 67,500 is: 93,112.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,637.54 : 100,199.36 = 67,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,637.54/100,199.36 = 67,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,637.54x = 100,199.36 × 67,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,637.54x = 6,763,456,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,763,456,800/72,637.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,112.42
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