Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,749.40, 133,542 and 58,509
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 96,749.40, 133,542 and 58,509 is: 80,759.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,749.40 : 133,542 = 58,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,749.40/133,542 = 58,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,749.40x = 133,542 × 58,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,749.40x = 7,813,408,878 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,813,408,878/96,749.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,759.25
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