Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,131.20, 85,480 and 61,131.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,131.20, 85,480 and 61,131.20 is: 85,480
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,131.20 : 85,480 = 61,131.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,131.20/85,480 = 61,131.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,131.20x = 85,480 × 61,131.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,131.20x = 5,225,494,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,225,494,976/61,131.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,480
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