Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,835.80, 117,077 and 47,110
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,835.80, 117,077 and 47,110 is: 65,013.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,835.80 : 117,077 = 47,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,835.80/117,077 = 47,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,835.80x = 117,077 × 47,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,835.80x = 5,515,497,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,515,497,470/84,835.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,013.80
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