Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,458, 101,372.04 and 43,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,458, 101,372.04 and 43,650 is: 60,237
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,458 : 101,372.04 = 43,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,458/101,372.04 = 43,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,458x = 101,372.04 × 43,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,458x = 4,424,889,546 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,424,889,546/73,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,237
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