Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,228, 106,574.64 and 41,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,228, 106,574.64 and 41,900 is: 57,822
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,228 : 106,574.64 = 41,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,228/106,574.64 = 41,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,228x = 106,574.64 × 41,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,228x = 4,465,477,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,465,477,416/77,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,822
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