Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,319.92, 132,479.88 and 51,358
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,319.92, 132,479.88 and 51,358 is: 77,037
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,319.92 : 132,479.88 = 51,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,319.92/132,479.88 = 51,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,319.92x = 132,479.88 × 51,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,319.92x = 6,803,901,677.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,803,901,677.04/88,319.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,037
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