Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,607.36, 82,249.02 and 34,452
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,607.36, 82,249.02 and 34,452 is: 47,538.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,607.36 : 82,249.02 = 34,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,607.36/82,249.02 = 34,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,607.36x = 82,249.02 × 34,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,607.36x = 2,833,643,237.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,833,643,237.04/59,607.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,538.48
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