Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,028.96, 80,094.48 and 35,660
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,028.96, 80,094.48 and 35,660 is: 49,219.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,028.96 : 80,094.48 = 35,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,028.96/80,094.48 = 35,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,028.96x = 80,094.48 × 35,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,028.96x = 2,856,169,156.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,856,169,156.80/58,028.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,219.72
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