Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,568.64, 135,852.96 and 28,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,568.64, 135,852.96 and 28,244 is: 42,366
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,568.64 : 135,852.96 = 28,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,568.64/135,852.96 = 28,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,568.64x = 135,852.96 × 28,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,568.64x = 3,837,031,002.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,837,031,002.24/90,568.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,366
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