Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,850, 89,775 and 22,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,850, 89,775 and 22,914 is: 34,371
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,850 : 89,775 = 22,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,850/89,775 = 22,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,850x = 89,775 × 22,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,850x = 2,057,104,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,057,104,350/59,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,371
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