Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,899.18, 56,898 and 29,140.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,899.18, 56,898 and 29,140.25 is: 43,748.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,899.18 : 56,898 = 29,140.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,899.18/56,898 = 29,140.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,899.18x = 56,898 × 29,140.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,899.18x = 1,658,021,660.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,658,021,660.01/37,899.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,748.22
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