Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,847.36, 89,484 and 36,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,847.36, 89,484 and 36,560 is: 50,449.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,847.36 : 89,484 = 36,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,847.36/89,484 = 36,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,847.36x = 89,484 × 36,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,847.36x = 3,271,535,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,271,535,040/64,847.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,449.78
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