Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,669.84, 87,867.36 and 35,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,669.84, 87,867.36 and 35,376 is: 48,820.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,669.84 : 87,867.36 = 35,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,669.84/87,867.36 = 35,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,669.84x = 87,867.36 × 35,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,669.84x = 3,108,395,727.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,108,395,727.36/63,669.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,820.54
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