Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,506.88, 77,182.56 and 33,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,506.88, 77,182.56 and 33,000 is: 49,450.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,506.88 : 77,182.56 = 33,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,506.88/77,182.56 = 33,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,506.88x = 77,182.56 × 33,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,506.88x = 2,547,024,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,547,024,480/51,506.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,450.18
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