Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,280.16, 123,426 and 40,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,280.16, 123,426 and 40,716 is: 61,076.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,280.16 : 123,426 = 40,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,280.16/123,426 = 40,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,280.16x = 123,426 × 40,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,280.16x = 5,025,413,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,025,413,016/82,280.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,076.85
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