Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,463.75, 111,159.50 and 63,819
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,463.75, 111,159.50 and 63,819 is: 95,269.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,463.75 : 111,159.50 = 63,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,463.75/111,159.50 = 63,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,463.75x = 111,159.50 × 63,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,463.75x = 7,094,088,130.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,094,088,130.50/74,463.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,269.02
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