Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,996.16, 131,098.56 and 52,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 94,996.16, 131,098.56 and 52,554 is: 72,526.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,996.16 : 131,098.56 = 52,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,996.16/131,098.56 = 52,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,996.16x = 131,098.56 × 52,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,996.16x = 6,889,753,722.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,889,753,722.24/94,996.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,526.65
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