Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,836, 90,853.86 and 36,028
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,836, 90,853.86 and 36,028 is: 49,718.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,836 : 90,853.86 = 36,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,836/90,853.86 = 36,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,836x = 90,853.86 × 36,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,836x = 3,273,282,868.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,273,282,868.08/65,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,718.74
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