Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,959.36, 121,332.42 and 45,420
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,959.36, 121,332.42 and 45,420 is: 68,070.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,959.36 : 121,332.42 = 45,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,959.36/121,332.42 = 45,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,959.36x = 121,332.42 × 45,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,959.36x = 5,510,918,516.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,510,918,516.40/80,959.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,070.19
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