Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,144.88, 142,717.32 and 39,702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,144.88, 142,717.32 and 39,702 is: 59,553
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,144.88 : 142,717.32 = 39,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,144.88/142,717.32 = 39,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,144.88x = 142,717.32 × 39,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,144.88x = 5,666,163,038.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,666,163,038.64/95,144.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,553
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