Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,590.72, 135,902 and 34,435.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,590.72, 135,902 and 34,435.74 is: 51,659.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,590.72 : 135,902 = 34,435.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,590.72/135,902 = 34,435.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,590.72x = 135,902 × 34,435.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,590.72x = 4,679,885,937.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,679,885,937.48/90,590.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,659.66
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