Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,125.28, 88,687.92 and 34,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,125.28, 88,687.92 and 34,484 is: 51,726
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,125.28 : 88,687.92 = 34,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,125.28/88,687.92 = 34,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,125.28x = 88,687.92 × 34,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,125.28x = 3,058,314,233.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,058,314,233.28/59,125.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,726
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