Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,489, 96,733.50 and 22,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,489, 96,733.50 and 22,936 is: 34,404
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,489 : 96,733.50 = 22,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,489/96,733.50 = 22,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,489x = 96,733.50 × 22,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,489x = 2,218,679,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,679,556/64,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,404
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