Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,137, 120,205.50 and 21,769
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,137, 120,205.50 and 21,769 is: 32,653.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,137 : 120,205.50 = 21,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,137/120,205.50 = 21,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,137x = 120,205.50 × 21,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,137x = 2,616,753,529.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,753,529.50/80,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,653.50
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