Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,199.96, 111,272.58 and 52,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,199.96, 111,272.58 and 52,002 is: 77,983.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,199.96 : 111,272.58 = 52,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,199.96/111,272.58 = 52,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,199.96x = 111,272.58 × 52,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,199.96x = 5,786,396,705.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,786,396,705.16/74,199.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,983.83
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