Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,301.92, 129,452.88 and 49,340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,301.92, 129,452.88 and 49,340 is: 74,010
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,301.92 : 129,452.88 = 49,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,301.92/129,452.88 = 49,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,301.92x = 129,452.88 × 49,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,301.92x = 6,387,205,099.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,387,205,099.20/86,301.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,010
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