Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,800, 101,844 and 43,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,800, 101,844 and 43,992 is: 60,708.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,800 : 101,844 = 43,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,800/101,844 = 43,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,800x = 101,844 × 43,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,800x = 4,480,321,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,480,321,248/73,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,708.96
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