Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,596.76, 125,003.40 and 54,786
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,596.76, 125,003.40 and 54,786 is: 75,592.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,596.76 : 125,003.40 = 54,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,596.76/125,003.40 = 54,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,596.76x = 125,003.40 × 54,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,596.76x = 6,848,436,272.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,848,436,272.40/90,596.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,592.51
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