Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,880.96, 95,179.52 and 60,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,880.96, 95,179.52 and 60,304 is: 89,850.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,880.96 : 95,179.52 = 60,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,880.96/95,179.52 = 60,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,880.96x = 95,179.52 × 60,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,880.96x = 5,739,705,774.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,739,705,774.08/63,880.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,850.02
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