Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,736.64, 136,104.96 and 28,412
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,736.64, 136,104.96 and 28,412 is: 42,618
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,736.64 : 136,104.96 = 28,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,736.64/136,104.96 = 28,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,736.64x = 136,104.96 × 28,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,736.64x = 3,867,014,123.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,867,014,123.52/90,736.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,618
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