Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,526.32, 111,789.72 and 46,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,526.32, 111,789.72 and 46,766 is: 70,149.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,526.32 : 111,789.72 = 46,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,526.32/111,789.72 = 46,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,526.32x = 111,789.72 × 46,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,526.32x = 5,227,958,045.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,227,958,045.52/74,526.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,149.15
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