Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,055.34, 100,884.54 and 53,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,055.34, 100,884.54 and 53,766 is: 74,247.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,055.34 : 100,884.54 = 53,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,055.34/100,884.54 = 53,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,055.34x = 100,884.54 × 53,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,055.34x = 5,424,158,177.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,424,158,177.64/73,055.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,247.25
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