Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,672, 123,756 and 49,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,672, 123,756 and 49,928 is: 68,905.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,672 : 123,756 = 49,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,672/123,756 = 49,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,672x = 123,756 × 49,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,672x = 6,178,889,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,178,889,568/89,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,905.45
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