Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,062.56, 133,593.84 and 39,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,062.56, 133,593.84 and 39,780 is: 59,670
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,062.56 : 133,593.84 = 39,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,062.56/133,593.84 = 39,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,062.56x = 133,593.84 × 39,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,062.56x = 5,314,362,955.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,314,362,955.20/89,062.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,670
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