Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,920.43, 82,264.01 and 37,161.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,920.43, 82,264.01 and 37,161.99 is: 55,664.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,920.43 : 82,264.01 = 37,161.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,920.43/82,264.01 = 37,161.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,920.43x = 82,264.01 × 37,161.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,920.43x = 3,057,094,131.17 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,057,094,131.17/54,920.43 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,664.06
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