Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,801, 89,425.38 and 34,993
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,801, 89,425.38 and 34,993 is: 48,290.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,801 : 89,425.38 = 34,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,801/89,425.38 = 34,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,801x = 89,425.38 × 34,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,801x = 3,129,262,322.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,129,262,322.34/64,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,290.34
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