Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,828, 106,022.64 and 41,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,828, 106,022.64 and 41,500 is: 57,270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,828 : 106,022.64 = 41,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,828/106,022.64 = 41,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,828x = 106,022.64 × 41,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,828x = 4,399,939,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,399,939,560/76,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,270
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