Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,043.50, 144,066.06 and 33,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96,043.50, 144,066.06 and 33,714 is: 50,571.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,043.50 : 144,066.06 = 33,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,043.50/144,066.06 = 33,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,043.50x = 144,066.06 × 33,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,043.50x = 4,857,043,146.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,857,043,146.84/96,043.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,571.28
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