Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,433.50, 129,672.15 and 24,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,433.50, 129,672.15 and 24,104 is: 36,162.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,433.50 : 129,672.15 = 24,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,433.50/129,672.15 = 24,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,433.50x = 129,672.15 × 24,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,433.50x = 3,125,617,503.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,125,617,503.60/86,433.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,162.11
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