Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,716.72, 114,948.72 and 66,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,716.72, 114,948.72 and 66,744 is: 100,006.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,716.72 : 114,948.72 = 66,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,716.72/114,948.72 = 66,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,716.72x = 114,948.72 × 66,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,716.72x = 7,672,137,367.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,672,137,367.68/76,716.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,006.07
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