Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,278.72, 76,295.52 and 38,502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,278.72, 76,295.52 and 38,502 is: 53,140.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,278.72 : 76,295.52 = 38,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,278.72/76,295.52 = 38,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,278.72x = 76,295.52 × 38,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,278.72x = 2,937,530,111.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,937,530,111.04/55,278.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,140.34
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