Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,473.28, 99,709.92 and 52,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,473.28, 99,709.92 and 52,632 is: 78,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,473.28 : 99,709.92 = 52,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,473.28/99,709.92 = 52,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,473.28x = 99,709.92 × 52,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,473.28x = 5,247,932,509.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,247,932,509.44/66,473.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,948
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