Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,364, 147,546 and 32,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,364, 147,546 and 32,700 is: 49,050
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,364 : 147,546 = 32,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,364/147,546 = 32,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,364x = 147,546 × 32,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,364x = 4,824,754,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,824,754,200/98,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,050
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