Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,133, 87,231 and 45,011
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,133, 87,231 and 45,011 is: 67,540.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,133 : 87,231 = 45,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,133/87,231 = 45,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,133x = 87,231 × 45,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,133x = 3,926,354,541 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,926,354,541/58,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,540.89
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