Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,036.64, 136,554.96 and 28,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 91,036.64, 136,554.96 and 28,712 is: 43,068
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,036.64 : 136,554.96 = 28,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,036.64/136,554.96 = 28,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,036.64x = 136,554.96 × 28,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,036.64x = 3,920,766,011.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,920,766,011.52/91,036.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,068
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