Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,361.50, 131,042.25 and 25,032
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,361.50, 131,042.25 and 25,032 is: 37,548
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,361.50 : 131,042.25 = 25,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,361.50/131,042.25 = 25,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,361.50x = 131,042.25 × 25,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,361.50x = 3,280,249,602 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,280,249,602/87,361.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,548
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