Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,920.77, 107,917.61 and 48,498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,920.77, 107,917.61 and 48,498 is: 72,771.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,920.77 : 107,917.61 = 48,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,920.77/107,917.61 = 48,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,920.77x = 107,917.61 × 48,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,920.77x = 5,233,788,007.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,233,788,007.29/71,920.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,771.58
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