Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,396.29, 56,094 and 10,742.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,396.29, 56,094 and 10,742.93 is: 16,114.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,396.29 : 56,094 = 10,742.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,396.29/56,094 = 10,742.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,396.29x = 56,094 × 10,742.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,396.29x = 602,613,845.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,613,845.30/37,396.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,114.27
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