Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,002.08, 153,003.12 and 36,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,002.08, 153,003.12 and 36,292 is: 54,438
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,002.08 : 153,003.12 = 36,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,002.08/153,003.12 = 36,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,002.08x = 153,003.12 × 36,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,002.08x = 5,552,789,231.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,552,789,231.04/102,002.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,438
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