Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,419.24, 176,119.50 and 33,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 117,419.24, 176,119.50 and 33,176 is: 49,761.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,419.24 : 176,119.50 = 33,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,419.24/176,119.50 = 33,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,419.24x = 176,119.50 × 33,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,419.24x = 5,842,940,532 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,842,940,532/117,419.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,761.36
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