Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,535.56, 63,803.34 and 11,370
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,535.56, 63,803.34 and 11,370 is: 17,055
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,535.56 : 63,803.34 = 11,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,535.56/63,803.34 = 11,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,535.56x = 63,803.34 × 11,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,535.56x = 725,443,975.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 725,443,975.80/42,535.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,055
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