Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,525.60, 150,781.08 and 40,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 100,525.60, 150,781.08 and 40,558 is: 60,834.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
100,525.60 : 150,781.08 = 40,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
100,525.60/150,781.08 = 40,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
100,525.60x = 150,781.08 × 40,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
100,525.60x = 6,115,379,042.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,115,379,042.64/100,525.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,834.05
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