Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,163.12, 100,970.18 and 44,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,163.12, 100,970.18 and 44,494 is: 61,404.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,163.12 : 100,970.18 = 44,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,163.12/100,970.18 = 44,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,163.12x = 100,970.18 × 44,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,163.12x = 4,492,567,188.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,492,567,188.92/73,163.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,404.81
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