Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,158.08, 87,152 and 34,862
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,158.08, 87,152 and 34,862 is: 48,106.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,158.08 : 87,152 = 34,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,158.08/87,152 = 34,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,158.08x = 87,152 × 34,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,158.08x = 3,038,293,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,038,293,024/63,158.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,106.17
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