Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,437.44, 80,156.16 and 22,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,437.44, 80,156.16 and 22,272 is: 33,408
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,437.44 : 80,156.16 = 22,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,437.44/80,156.16 = 22,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,437.44x = 80,156.16 × 22,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,437.44x = 1,785,237,995.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,785,237,995.52/53,437.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,408
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