Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,077.84, 108,116.76 and 22,826
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72,077.84, 108,116.76 and 22,826 is: 34,239
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,077.84 : 108,116.76 = 22,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,077.84/108,116.76 = 22,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,077.84x = 108,116.76 × 22,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,077.84x = 2,467,873,163.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,467,873,163.76/72,077.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,239
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