Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,236.16, 107,964 and 44,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 78,236.16, 107,964 and 44,700 is: 61,684.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,236.16 : 107,964 = 44,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,236.16/107,964 = 44,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,236.16x = 107,964 × 44,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,236.16x = 4,825,990,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,825,990,800/78,236.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,684.91
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