Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,877.04, 118,315.56 and 46,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 78,877.04, 118,315.56 and 46,022 is: 69,033
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,877.04 : 118,315.56 = 46,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,877.04/118,315.56 = 46,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,877.04x = 118,315.56 × 46,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,877.04x = 5,445,118,702.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,445,118,702.32/78,877.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,033
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