Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,343, 81,893.34 and 32,847
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,343, 81,893.34 and 32,847 is: 45,328.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,343 : 81,893.34 = 32,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,343/81,893.34 = 32,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,343x = 81,893.34 × 32,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,343x = 2,689,950,538.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,689,950,538.98/59,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,328.86
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