Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,826.88, 124,240.32 and 64,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,826.88, 124,240.32 and 64,320 is: 96,480
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,826.88 : 124,240.32 = 64,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,826.88/124,240.32 = 64,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,826.88x = 124,240.32 × 64,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,826.88x = 7,991,137,382.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,991,137,382.40/82,826.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,480
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