Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,590, 173,385 and 32,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,590, 173,385 and 32,484 is: 48,726
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,590 : 173,385 = 32,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,590/173,385 = 32,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,590x = 173,385 × 32,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,590x = 5,632,238,340 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,632,238,340/115,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,726
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