Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,914.24, 110,288.88 and 48,078
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 79,914.24, 110,288.88 and 48,078 is: 66,351.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,914.24 : 110,288.88 = 48,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,914.24/110,288.88 = 48,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,914.24x = 110,288.88 × 48,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,914.24x = 5,302,468,772.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,302,468,772.64/79,914.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,351.99
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