Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,508.82, 98,284 and 23,388
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,508.82, 98,284 and 23,388 is: 35,089.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,508.82 : 98,284 = 23,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,508.82/98,284 = 23,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,508.82x = 98,284 × 23,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,508.82x = 2,298,666,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,298,666,192/65,508.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,089.42
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