Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,451.76, 120,667.20 and 21,292
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,451.76, 120,667.20 and 21,292 is: 31,935.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,451.76 : 120,667.20 = 21,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,451.76/120,667.20 = 21,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,451.76x = 120,667.20 × 21,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,451.76x = 2,569,246,022.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,569,246,022.40/80,451.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,935.24
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