Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,634.40, 116,451.60 and 25,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,634.40, 116,451.60 and 25,080 is: 37,620
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,634.40 : 116,451.60 = 25,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,634.40/116,451.60 = 25,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,634.40x = 116,451.60 × 25,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,634.40x = 2,920,606,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,920,606,128/77,634.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,620
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