Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,298, 147,447 and 32,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,298, 147,447 and 32,634 is: 48,951
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,298 : 147,447 = 32,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,298/147,447 = 32,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,298x = 147,447 × 32,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,298x = 4,811,785,398 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,811,785,398/98,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 48,951
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