Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,697.84, 87,906 and 35,404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,697.84, 87,906 and 35,404 is: 48,859.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,697.84 : 87,906 = 35,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,697.84/87,906 = 35,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,697.84x = 87,906 × 35,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,697.84x = 3,112,224,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,112,224,024/63,697.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,859.18
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