Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,414.72, 119,122.08 and 35,608
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 79,414.72, 119,122.08 and 35,608 is: 53,412
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,414.72 : 119,122.08 = 35,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,414.72/119,122.08 = 35,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,414.72x = 119,122.08 × 35,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,414.72x = 4,241,699,024.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,241,699,024.64/79,414.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,412
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