Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,223.86, 112,836 and 19,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,223.86, 112,836 and 19,064 is: 28,596.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,223.86 : 112,836 = 19,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,223.86/112,836 = 19,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,223.86x = 112,836 × 19,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,223.86x = 2,151,105,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,151,105,504/75,223.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,596.05
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