Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,428.24, 149,098.44 and 52,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 99,428.24, 149,098.44 and 52,670 is: 78,981.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,428.24 : 149,098.44 = 52,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,428.24/149,098.44 = 52,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,428.24x = 149,098.44 × 52,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,428.24x = 7,853,014,834.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,853,014,834.80/99,428.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,981.73
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