Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,234, 87,351 and 21,298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,234, 87,351 and 21,298 is: 31,947
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,234 : 87,351 = 21,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,234/87,351 = 21,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,234x = 87,351 × 21,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,234x = 1,860,401,598 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,401,598/58,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,947
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