Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,099.93, 55,650 and 10,805.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,099.93, 55,650 and 10,805.32 is: 16,208.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,099.93 : 55,650 = 10,805.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,099.93/55,650 = 10,805.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,099.93x = 55,650 × 10,805.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,099.93x = 601,316,058 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,316,058/37,099.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,208.01
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