Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,026.12, 81,453 and 33,874
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,026.12, 81,453 and 33,874 is: 46,744.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,026.12 : 81,453 = 33,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,026.12/81,453 = 33,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,026.12x = 81,453 × 33,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,026.12x = 2,759,138,922 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,759,138,922/59,026.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,744.37
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