Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,800, 89,424 and 34,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,800, 89,424 and 34,992 is: 48,288.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,800 : 89,424 = 34,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,800/89,424 = 34,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,800x = 89,424 × 34,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,800x = 3,129,124,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,129,124,608/64,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,288.96
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