Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,900.88, 64,351.32 and 24,394
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,900.88, 64,351.32 and 24,394 is: 36,591
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,900.88 : 64,351.32 = 24,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,900.88/64,351.32 = 24,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,900.88x = 64,351.32 × 24,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,900.88x = 1,569,786,100.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,569,786,100.08/42,900.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,591
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