Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,357.52, 142,880.76 and 48,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,357.52, 142,880.76 and 48,546 is: 72,739.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,357.52 : 142,880.76 = 48,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,357.52/142,880.76 = 48,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,357.52x = 142,880.76 × 48,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,357.52x = 6,936,289,374.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,936,289,374.96/95,357.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,739.83
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