Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,826.64, 104,530 and 53,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,826.64, 104,530 and 53,094 is: 73,192.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,826.64 : 104,530 = 53,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,826.64/104,530 = 53,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,826.64x = 104,530 × 53,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,826.64x = 5,549,915,820 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,549,915,820/75,826.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,192.16
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