Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,799.12, 132,194.32 and 55,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,799.12, 132,194.32 and 55,500 is: 76,585.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,799.12 : 132,194.32 = 55,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,799.12/132,194.32 = 55,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,799.12x = 132,194.32 × 55,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,799.12x = 7,336,784,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,336,784,760/95,799.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,585.10
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