Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,887.94, 143,852.69 and 36,723.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,887.94, 143,852.69 and 36,723.62 is: 55,093.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,887.94 : 143,852.69 = 36,723.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,887.94/143,852.69 = 36,723.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,887.94x = 143,852.69 × 36,723.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,887.94x = 5,282,791,523.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,282,791,523.54/95,887.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,093.39
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