Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,784.64, 136,176.96 and 28,460
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,784.64, 136,176.96 and 28,460 is: 42,690
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,784.64 : 136,176.96 = 28,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,784.64/136,176.96 = 28,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,784.64x = 136,176.96 × 28,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,784.64x = 3,875,596,281.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,875,596,281.60/90,784.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,690
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