Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,228.80, 48,024 and 34,228.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,228.80, 48,024 and 34,228.80 is: 48,024
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,228.80 : 48,024 = 34,228.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,228.80/48,024 = 34,228.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,228.80x = 48,024 × 34,228.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,228.80x = 1,643,803,891.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,643,803,891.20/34,228.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,024
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