Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,950, 108,951 and 45,416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 78,950, 108,951 and 45,416 is: 62,674.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,950 : 108,951 = 45,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,950/108,951 = 45,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,950x = 108,951 × 45,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,950x = 4,948,118,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,948,118,616/78,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,674.08
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