Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,854.40, 112,891.68 and 48,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,854.40, 112,891.68 and 48,288 is: 66,597.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,854.40 : 112,891.68 = 48,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,854.40/112,891.68 = 48,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,854.40x = 112,891.68 × 48,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,854.40x = 5,451,313,443.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,451,313,443.84/81,854.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,597.68
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