Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,158, 55,737 and 12,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,158, 55,737 and 12,534 is: 18,801
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,158 : 55,737 = 12,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,158/55,737 = 12,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,158x = 55,737 × 12,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,158x = 698,607,558 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,607,558/37,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,801
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