Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,400, 81,972 and 32,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,400, 81,972 and 32,904 is: 45,407.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,400 : 81,972 = 32,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,400/81,972 = 32,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,400x = 81,972 × 32,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,400x = 2,697,206,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,697,206,688/59,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,407.52
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