Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,526.17, 144,592.16 and 49,680.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96,526.17, 144,592.16 and 49,680.63 is: 74,419.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,526.17 : 144,592.16 = 49,680.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,526.17/144,592.16 = 49,680.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,526.17x = 144,592.16 × 49,680.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,526.17x = 7,183,429,353.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,183,429,353.46/96,526.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,419.50
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