Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,415.04, 120,630.24 and 36,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,415.04, 120,630.24 and 36,040 is: 54,063.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,415.04 : 120,630.24 = 36,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,415.04/120,630.24 = 36,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,415.04x = 120,630.24 × 36,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,415.04x = 4,347,513,849.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,347,513,849.60/80,415.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,063.44
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