Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,893.68, 116,857.80 and 36,318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,893.68, 116,857.80 and 36,318 is: 54,485.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,893.68 : 116,857.80 = 36,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,893.68/116,857.80 = 36,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,893.68x = 116,857.80 × 36,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,893.68x = 4,244,041,580.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,244,041,580.40/77,893.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,485.06
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