Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,787.20, 108,722 and 44,791
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 78,787.20, 108,722 and 44,791 is: 61,809.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,787.20 : 108,722 = 44,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,787.20/108,722 = 44,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,787.20x = 108,722 × 44,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,787.20x = 4,869,767,102 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,869,767,102/78,787.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,809.11
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