Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,600, 87,768 and 37,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,600, 87,768 and 37,104 is: 51,203.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,600 : 87,768 = 37,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,600/87,768 = 37,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,600x = 87,768 × 37,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,600x = 3,256,543,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,256,543,872/63,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,203.52
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