Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,688, 154,032 and 37,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,688, 154,032 and 37,024 is: 55,536
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,688 : 154,032 = 37,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,688/154,032 = 37,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,688x = 154,032 × 37,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,688x = 5,702,880,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,702,880,768/102,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,536
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