Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,329.92, 132,494.88 and 51,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,329.92, 132,494.88 and 51,368 is: 77,052
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,329.92 : 132,494.88 = 51,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,329.92/132,494.88 = 51,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,329.92x = 132,494.88 × 51,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,329.92x = 6,805,996,995.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,805,996,995.84/88,329.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,052
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