Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,059, 49,588.50 and 8,435
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,059, 49,588.50 and 8,435 is: 12,652.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,059 : 49,588.50 = 8,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,059/49,588.50 = 8,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,059x = 49,588.50 × 8,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,059x = 418,278,997.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 418,278,997.50/33,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,652.50
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