Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,996, 129,726 and 54,252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,996, 129,726 and 54,252 is: 74,874.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,996 : 129,726 = 54,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,996/129,726 = 54,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,996x = 129,726 × 54,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,996x = 7,037,894,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,037,894,952/93,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,874.41
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