Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,269.50, 80,412 and 33,119
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,269.50, 80,412 and 33,119 is: 45,704.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,269.50 : 80,412 = 33,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,269.50/80,412 = 33,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,269.50x = 80,412 × 33,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,269.50x = 2,663,165,028 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,663,165,028/58,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,704.27
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