Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,207.76, 81,668.52 and 35,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,207.76, 81,668.52 and 35,316 is: 48,713.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,207.76 : 81,668.52 = 35,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,207.76/81,668.52 = 35,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,207.76x = 81,668.52 × 35,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,207.76x = 2,884,205,452.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,884,205,452.32/59,207.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,713.30
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