Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,345.28, 106,755.84 and 47,520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,345.28, 106,755.84 and 47,520 is: 65,589.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,345.28 : 106,755.84 = 47,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,345.28/106,755.84 = 47,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,345.28x = 106,755.84 × 47,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,345.28x = 5,073,037,516.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,073,037,516.80/77,345.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,589.49
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