Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,235.41, 112,871.94 and 53,092.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,235.41, 112,871.94 and 53,092.02 is: 79,651.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,235.41 : 112,871.94 = 53,092.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,235.41/112,871.94 = 53,092.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,235.41x = 112,871.94 × 53,092.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,235.41x = 5,992,599,295.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,992,599,295.92/75,235.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,651.31
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