Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,721.86, 121,082.85 and 38,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,721.86, 121,082.85 and 38,592 is: 57,888.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,721.86 : 121,082.85 = 38,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,721.86/121,082.85 = 38,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,721.86x = 121,082.85 × 38,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,721.86x = 4,672,829,347.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,672,829,347.20/80,721.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,888.03
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