Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,570.80, 182,337.96 and 38,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 121,570.80, 182,337.96 and 38,454 is: 57,675.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,570.80 : 182,337.96 = 38,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,570.80/182,337.96 = 38,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,570.80x = 182,337.96 × 38,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,570.80x = 7,011,623,913.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,011,623,913.84/121,570.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,675.23
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