Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,636, 104,403.60 and 45,828
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,636, 104,403.60 and 45,828 is: 63,258.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,636 : 104,403.60 = 45,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,636/104,403.60 = 45,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,636x = 104,403.60 × 45,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,636x = 4,784,608,180.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,784,608,180.80/75,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,258.34
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