Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,498, 167,247 and 37,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111,498, 167,247 and 37,626 is: 56,439
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,498 : 167,247 = 37,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,498/167,247 = 37,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,498x = 167,247 × 37,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,498x = 6,292,835,622 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,292,835,622/111,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,439
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