Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,325.74, 119,121 and 48,084
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,325.74, 119,121 and 48,084 is: 66,351.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,325.74 : 119,121 = 48,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,325.74/119,121 = 48,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,325.74x = 119,121 × 48,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,325.74x = 5,727,814,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,727,814,164/86,325.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,351.17
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