Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,042.88, 136,564.32 and 35,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 91,042.88, 136,564.32 and 35,600 is: 53,400
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,042.88 : 136,564.32 = 35,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,042.88/136,564.32 = 35,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,042.88x = 136,564.32 × 35,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,042.88x = 4,861,689,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,861,689,792/91,042.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,400
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