Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,030.20, 82,532 and 25,419.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,030.20, 82,532 and 25,419.56 is: 38,123.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,030.20 : 82,532 = 25,419.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,030.20/82,532 = 25,419.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,030.20x = 82,532 × 25,419.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,030.20x = 2,097,927,125.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,097,927,125.92/55,030.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,123.20
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