Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,711.50, 152,567.25 and 39,382
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,711.50, 152,567.25 and 39,382 is: 59,073
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,711.50 : 152,567.25 = 39,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,711.50/152,567.25 = 39,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,711.50x = 152,567.25 × 39,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,711.50x = 6,008,403,439.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,008,403,439.50/101,711.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,073
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