Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,985.52, 181,478.28 and 37,886
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120,985.52, 181,478.28 and 37,886 is: 56,829
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,985.52 : 181,478.28 = 37,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,985.52/181,478.28 = 37,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,985.52x = 181,478.28 × 37,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,985.52x = 6,875,486,116.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,875,486,116.08/120,985.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,829
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