Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,848, 88,272 and 17,295
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,848, 88,272 and 17,295 is: 25,942.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,848 : 88,272 = 17,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,848/88,272 = 17,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,848x = 88,272 × 17,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,848x = 1,526,664,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,526,664,240/58,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,942.50
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