Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,485, 140,227.50 and 27,821
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,485, 140,227.50 and 27,821 is: 41,731.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,485 : 140,227.50 = 27,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,485/140,227.50 = 27,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,485x = 140,227.50 × 27,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,485x = 3,901,269,277.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,901,269,277.50/93,485 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,731.50
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