Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,700, 89,550 and 22,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,700, 89,550 and 22,764 is: 34,146
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,700 : 89,550 = 22,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,700/89,550 = 22,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,700x = 89,550 × 22,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,700x = 2,038,516,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,038,516,200/59,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,146
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