Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,762.30, 96,270.84 and 37,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,762.30, 96,270.84 and 37,932 is: 52,345.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,762.30 : 96,270.84 = 37,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,762.30/96,270.84 = 37,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,762.30x = 96,270.84 × 37,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,762.30x = 3,651,745,502.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,651,745,502.88/69,762.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,345.54
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