Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,569.24, 117,853.23 and 52,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 78,569.24, 117,853.23 and 52,034 is: 78,050.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,569.24 : 117,853.23 = 52,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,569.24/117,853.23 = 52,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,569.24x = 117,853.23 × 52,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,569.24x = 6,132,374,969.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,132,374,969.82/78,569.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,050.58
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