Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,072.28, 142,597.62 and 24,957.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,072.28, 142,597.62 and 24,957.06 is: 37,432.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,072.28 : 142,597.62 = 24,957.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,072.28/142,597.62 = 24,957.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,072.28x = 142,597.62 × 24,957.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,072.28x = 3,558,817,358.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,558,817,358.20/95,072.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,432.75
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