Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,234.16, 174,351.24 and 33,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116,234.16, 174,351.24 and 33,126 is: 49,689
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,234.16 : 174,351.24 = 33,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,234.16/174,351.24 = 33,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,234.16x = 174,351.24 × 33,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,234.16x = 5,775,559,176.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,775,559,176.24/116,234.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,689
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