Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,748.20, 82,403 and 58,748.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,748.20, 82,403 and 58,748.20 is: 82,403
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,748.20 : 82,403 = 58,748.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,748.20/82,403 = 58,748.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,748.20x = 82,403 × 58,748.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,748.20x = 4,841,027,924.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,841,027,924.60/58,748.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,403
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