Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,802.30, 82,512.27 and 38,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,802.30, 82,512.27 and 38,556 is: 53,197.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,802.30 : 82,512.27 = 38,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,802.30/82,512.27 = 38,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,802.30x = 82,512.27 × 38,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,802.30x = 3,181,343,082.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,181,343,082.12/59,802.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,197.67
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