Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,132, 82,986 and 33,636
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,132, 82,986 and 33,636 is: 46,419.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,132 : 82,986 = 33,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,132/82,986 = 33,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,132x = 82,986 × 33,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,132x = 2,791,317,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,791,317,096/60,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,419.83
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