Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,576.56, 123,864.84 and 33,294
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,576.56, 123,864.84 and 33,294 is: 49,941
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,576.56 : 123,864.84 = 33,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,576.56/123,864.84 = 33,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,576.56x = 123,864.84 × 33,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,576.56x = 4,123,955,982.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,123,955,982.96/82,576.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,941
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