Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,955.28, 86,932.92 and 37,310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,955.28, 86,932.92 and 37,310 is: 55,965
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,955.28 : 86,932.92 = 37,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,955.28/86,932.92 = 37,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,955.28x = 86,932.92 × 37,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,955.28x = 3,243,467,245.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,243,467,245.20/57,955.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,965
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