Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,509.79, 114,755.54 and 20,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,509.79, 114,755.54 and 20,354 is: 30,528.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,509.79 : 114,755.54 = 20,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,509.79/114,755.54 = 20,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,509.79x = 114,755.54 × 20,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,509.79x = 2,335,734,159.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,335,734,159.39/76,509.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,528.57
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