Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,788.22, 83,891.97 and 33,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,788.22, 83,891.97 and 33,936 is: 46,834.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,788.22 : 83,891.97 = 33,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,788.22/83,891.97 = 33,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,788.22x = 83,891.97 × 33,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,788.22x = 2,846,957,893.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,846,957,893.92/60,788.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,834.04
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