Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,689.52, 181,034.28 and 37,590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,689.52, 181,034.28 and 37,590 is: 56,385
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,689.52 : 181,034.28 = 37,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,689.52/181,034.28 = 37,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,689.52x = 181,034.28 × 37,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,689.52x = 6,805,078,585.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,805,078,585.20/120,689.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,385
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