Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,525.80, 89,288.70 and 46,388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,525.80, 89,288.70 and 46,388 is: 69,582
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,525.80 : 89,288.70 = 46,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,525.80/89,288.70 = 46,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,525.80x = 89,288.70 × 46,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,525.80x = 4,141,924,215.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,141,924,215.60/59,525.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,582
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