Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,212.40, 83,090.76 and 32,988
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,212.40, 83,090.76 and 32,988 is: 45,522.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,212.40 : 83,090.76 = 32,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,212.40/83,090.76 = 32,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,212.40x = 83,090.76 × 32,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,212.40x = 2,740,997,990.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,740,997,990.88/60,212.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,522.15
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