Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,581.24, 122,358 and 22,403
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,581.24, 122,358 and 22,403 is: 33,600.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,581.24 : 122,358 = 22,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,581.24/122,358 = 22,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,581.24x = 122,358 × 22,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,581.24x = 2,741,186,274 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,741,186,274/81,581.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,600.69
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