Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,384.66, 123,402 and 55,747
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,384.66, 123,402 and 55,747 is: 83,502.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,384.66 : 123,402 = 55,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,384.66/123,402 = 55,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,384.66x = 123,402 × 55,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,384.66x = 6,879,291,294 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,879,291,294/82,384.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,502.09
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