Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,607.04, 56,136 and 34,866
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,607.04, 56,136 and 34,866 is: 52,044.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,607.04 : 56,136 = 34,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,607.04/56,136 = 34,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,607.04x = 56,136 × 34,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,607.04x = 1,957,237,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,237,776/37,607.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,044.45
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