Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,832.24, 103,268.28 and 41,298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,832.24, 103,268.28 and 41,298 is: 56,991.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,832.24 : 103,268.28 = 41,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,832.24/103,268.28 = 41,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,832.24x = 103,268.28 × 41,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,832.24x = 4,264,773,427.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,264,773,427.44/74,832.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,991.12
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