Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,218.48, 80,278 and 39,322.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,218.48, 80,278 and 39,322.80 is: 54,222.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,218.48 : 80,278 = 39,322.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,218.48/80,278 = 39,322.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,218.48x = 80,278 × 39,322.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,218.48x = 3,156,755,738.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,156,755,738.40/58,218.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,222.57
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