Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,919.28, 88,378.92 and 34,278
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,919.28, 88,378.92 and 34,278 is: 51,417
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,919.28 : 88,378.92 = 34,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,919.28/88,378.92 = 34,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,919.28x = 88,378.92 × 34,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,919.28x = 3,029,452,619.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,029,452,619.76/58,919.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,417
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