Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,522.52, 185,283.78 and 30,028
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,522.52, 185,283.78 and 30,028 is: 45,042
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,522.52 : 185,283.78 = 30,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,522.52/185,283.78 = 30,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,522.52x = 185,283.78 × 30,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,522.52x = 5,563,701,345.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,563,701,345.84/123,522.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,042
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