Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,381.97, 101,267.53 and 41,557.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,381.97, 101,267.53 and 41,557.07 is: 57,348.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,381.97 : 101,267.53 = 41,557.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,381.97/101,267.53 = 41,557.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,381.97x = 101,267.53 × 41,557.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,381.97x = 4,208,381,982.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,208,381,982.21/73,381.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,348.99
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