Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,586.72, 111,899.70 and 27,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,586.72, 111,899.70 and 27,840 is: 41,767.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,586.72 : 111,899.70 = 27,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,586.72/111,899.70 = 27,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,586.72x = 111,899.70 × 27,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,586.72x = 3,115,287,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,115,287,648/74,586.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,767.32
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