Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,502.78, 98,184.08 and 33,881
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,502.78, 98,184.08 and 33,881 is: 50,785.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,502.78 : 98,184.08 = 33,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,502.78/98,184.08 = 33,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,502.78x = 98,184.08 × 33,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,502.78x = 3,326,574,814.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,326,574,814.48/65,502.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,785.25
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