Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,610.11, 96,062 and 37,779
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,610.11, 96,062 and 37,779 is: 52,135.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,610.11 : 96,062 = 37,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,610.11/96,062 = 37,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,610.11x = 96,062 × 37,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,610.11x = 3,629,126,298 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,629,126,298/69,610.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,135.05
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