Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,601.28, 47,700 and 24,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,601.28, 47,700 and 24,648 is: 33,978.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,601.28 : 47,700 = 24,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,601.28/47,700 = 24,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,601.28x = 47,700 × 24,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,601.28x = 1,175,709,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,175,709,600/34,601.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,978.79
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