Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,077.60, 150,103.44 and 37,740
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,077.60, 150,103.44 and 37,740 is: 56,605.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,077.60 : 150,103.44 = 37,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,077.60/150,103.44 = 37,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,077.60x = 150,103.44 × 37,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,077.60x = 5,664,903,825.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,664,903,825.60/100,077.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,605.11
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