Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,036, 120,110.40 and 47,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,036, 120,110.40 and 47,292 is: 65,263.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,036 : 120,110.40 = 47,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,036/120,110.40 = 47,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,036x = 120,110.40 × 47,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,036x = 5,680,261,036.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,680,261,036.80/87,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,263.35
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