Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,686.36, 130,034.40 and 24,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,686.36, 130,034.40 and 24,352 is: 36,529.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,686.36 : 130,034.40 = 24,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,686.36/130,034.40 = 24,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,686.36x = 130,034.40 × 24,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,686.36x = 3,166,597,708.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,166,597,708.80/86,686.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,529.37
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