Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,595.14, 152,400 and 35,034.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,595.14, 152,400 and 35,034.30 is: 52,553.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,595.14 : 152,400 = 35,034.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,595.14/152,400 = 35,034.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,595.14x = 152,400 × 35,034.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,595.14x = 5,339,227,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,339,227,320/101,595.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,553.97
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