Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,765.44, 97,148.16 and 37,044
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,765.44, 97,148.16 and 37,044 is: 55,566
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,765.44 : 97,148.16 = 37,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,765.44/97,148.16 = 37,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,765.44x = 97,148.16 × 37,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,765.44x = 3,598,756,439.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,598,756,439.04/64,765.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,566
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