Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,510.50, 56,273.34 and 16,734
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,510.50, 56,273.34 and 16,734 is: 25,104.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,510.50 : 56,273.34 = 16,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,510.50/56,273.34 = 16,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,510.50x = 56,273.34 × 16,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,510.50x = 941,678,071.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,678,071.56/37,510.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,104.39
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