Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,256.96, 120,398.40 and 24,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,256.96, 120,398.40 and 24,840 is: 37,264.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,256.96 : 120,398.40 = 24,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,256.96/120,398.40 = 24,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,256.96x = 120,398.40 × 24,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,256.96x = 2,990,696,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,990,696,256/80,256.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,264.01
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