Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,640, 127,851.84 and 52,896
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 92,640, 127,851.84 and 52,896 is: 73,001.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,640 : 127,851.84 = 52,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,640/127,851.84 = 52,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,640x = 127,851.84 × 52,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,640x = 6,762,850,928.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,762,850,928.64/92,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,001.41
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