Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,758.48, 118,137.72 and 23,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 78,758.48, 118,137.72 and 23,354 is: 35,031
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,758.48 : 118,137.72 = 23,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,758.48/118,137.72 = 23,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,758.48x = 118,137.72 × 23,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,758.48x = 2,758,988,312.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,988,312.88/78,758.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,031
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