Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,041, 142,561.50 and 29,377
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,041, 142,561.50 and 29,377 is: 44,065.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,041 : 142,561.50 = 29,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,041/142,561.50 = 29,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,041x = 142,561.50 × 29,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,041x = 4,188,029,185.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,188,029,185.50/95,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,065.50
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