Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,503.68, 120,755.52 and 25,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,503.68, 120,755.52 and 25,104 is: 37,656
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,503.68 : 120,755.52 = 25,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,503.68/120,755.52 = 25,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,503.68x = 120,755.52 × 25,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,503.68x = 3,031,446,574.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,031,446,574.08/80,503.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,656
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