Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,036.84, 95,302.94 and 52,048
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,036.84, 95,302.94 and 52,048 is: 71,850.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,036.84 : 95,302.94 = 52,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,036.84/95,302.94 = 52,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,036.84x = 95,302.94 × 52,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,036.84x = 4,960,327,421.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,960,327,421.12/69,036.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,850.44
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