Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,409.84, 120,591.72 and 27,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,409.84, 120,591.72 and 27,096 is: 40,636.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,409.84 : 120,591.72 = 27,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,409.84/120,591.72 = 27,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,409.84x = 120,591.72 × 27,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,409.84x = 3,267,553,245.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,267,553,245.12/80,409.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,636.24
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