Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,587.28, 168,898.20 and 38,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112,587.28, 168,898.20 and 38,698 is: 58,052.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,587.28 : 168,898.20 = 38,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,587.28/168,898.20 = 38,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,587.28x = 168,898.20 × 38,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,587.28x = 6,536,022,543.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,536,022,543.60/112,587.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,052.94
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