Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,892.44, 121,299 and 49,659
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,892.44, 121,299 and 49,659 is: 68,533.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,892.44 : 121,299 = 49,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,892.44/121,299 = 49,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,892.44x = 121,299 × 49,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,892.44x = 6,023,587,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,023,587,041/87,892.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,533.62
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