Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,284.04, 123,426.06 and 19,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,284.04, 123,426.06 and 19,954 is: 29,931
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,284.04 : 123,426.06 = 19,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,284.04/123,426.06 = 19,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,284.04x = 123,426.06 × 19,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,284.04x = 2,462,843,601.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,843,601.24/82,284.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,931
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