Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,955.46, 187,427.72 and 36,207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124,955.46, 187,427.72 and 36,207 is: 54,308.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,955.46 : 187,427.72 = 36,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,955.46/187,427.72 = 36,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,955.46x = 187,427.72 × 36,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,955.46x = 6,786,195,458.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,786,195,458.04/124,955.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,308.92
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