Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,184, 89,954 and 35,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,184, 89,954 and 35,376 is: 48,818.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,184 : 89,954 = 35,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,184/89,954 = 35,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,184x = 89,954 × 35,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,184x = 3,182,212,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,182,212,704/65,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,818.92
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