Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,208, 133,863.84 and 39,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,208, 133,863.84 and 39,960 is: 59,963.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,208 : 133,863.84 = 39,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,208/133,863.84 = 39,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,208x = 133,863.84 × 39,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,208x = 5,349,199,046.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,349,199,046.40/89,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,963.22
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