Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,033.44, 120,050.16 and 24,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,033.44, 120,050.16 and 24,628 is: 36,942
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,033.44 : 120,050.16 = 24,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,033.44/120,050.16 = 24,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,033.44x = 120,050.16 × 24,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,033.44x = 2,956,595,340.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,956,595,340.48/80,033.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,942
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