Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,140.56, 123,015.24 and 48,858
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,140.56, 123,015.24 and 48,858 is: 67,424.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,140.56 : 123,015.24 = 48,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,140.56/123,015.24 = 48,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,140.56x = 123,015.24 × 48,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,140.56x = 6,010,278,595.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,010,278,595.92/89,140.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,424.73
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