Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,879.12, 117,212 and 54,735
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,879.12, 117,212 and 54,735 is: 75,585.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,879.12 : 117,212 = 54,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,879.12/117,212 = 54,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,879.12x = 117,212 × 54,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,879.12x = 6,415,598,820 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,415,598,820/84,879.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,585.12
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