Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,768.60, 92,580.60 and 54,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,768.60, 92,580.60 and 54,762 is: 82,078.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,768.60 : 92,580.60 = 54,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,768.60/92,580.60 = 54,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,768.60x = 92,580.60 × 54,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,768.60x = 5,069,898,817.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,069,898,817.20/61,768.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,078.90
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