Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,948.42, 130,334.40 and 49,431
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,948.42, 130,334.40 and 49,431 is: 74,096.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,948.42 : 130,334.40 = 49,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,948.42/130,334.40 = 49,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,948.42x = 130,334.40 × 49,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,948.42x = 6,442,559,726.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,442,559,726.40/86,948.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,096.34
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