Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,558.88, 104,274 and 41,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,558.88, 104,274 and 41,570 is: 57,368.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,558.88 : 104,274 = 41,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,558.88/104,274 = 41,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,558.88x = 104,274 × 41,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,558.88x = 4,334,670,180 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,334,670,180/75,558.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,368.11
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