Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,999.68, 132,479.94 and 53,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,999.68, 132,479.94 and 53,560 is: 73,913.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,999.68 : 132,479.94 = 53,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,999.68/132,479.94 = 53,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,999.68x = 132,479.94 × 53,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,999.68x = 7,095,625,586.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,095,625,586.40/95,999.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,913.01
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