Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,719.68, 133,105.50 and 33,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,719.68, 133,105.50 and 33,320 is: 49,989.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,719.68 : 133,105.50 = 33,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,719.68/133,105.50 = 33,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,719.68x = 133,105.50 × 33,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,719.68x = 4,435,075,260 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,435,075,260/88,719.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,989.76
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