Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,246, 83,139.48 and 33,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,246, 83,139.48 and 33,750 is: 46,575
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,246 : 83,139.48 = 33,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,246/83,139.48 = 33,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,246x = 83,139.48 × 33,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,246x = 2,805,957,450 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,805,957,450/60,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,575
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