Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,912.48, 115,800 and 46,187
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,912.48, 115,800 and 46,187 is: 63,738.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,912.48 : 115,800 = 46,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,912.48/115,800 = 46,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,912.48x = 115,800 × 46,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,912.48x = 5,348,454,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,348,454,600/83,912.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,738.49
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