Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,423.44, 128,046 and 29,247
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 85,423.44, 128,046 and 29,247 is: 43,839.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,423.44 : 128,046 = 29,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,423.44/128,046 = 29,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,423.44x = 128,046 × 29,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,423.44x = 3,744,961,362 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,744,961,362/85,423.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,839.97
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