Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,979.56, 113,089 and 51,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,979.56, 113,089 and 51,754 is: 71,393.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,979.56 : 113,089 = 51,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,979.56/113,089 = 51,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,979.56x = 113,089 × 51,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,979.56x = 5,852,808,106 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,852,808,106/81,979.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,393.50
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