Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,325.12, 112,987.68 and 25,396
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,325.12, 112,987.68 and 25,396 is: 38,094
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,325.12 : 112,987.68 = 25,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,325.12/112,987.68 = 25,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,325.12x = 112,987.68 × 25,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,325.12x = 2,869,435,121.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,869,435,121.28/75,325.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,094
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