Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,860.76, 130,915.62 and 52,420
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 94,860.76, 130,915.62 and 52,420 is: 72,343.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,860.76 : 130,915.62 = 52,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,860.76/130,915.62 = 52,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,860.76x = 130,915.62 × 52,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,860.76x = 6,862,596,800.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,862,596,800.40/94,860.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,343.89
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