Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,953, 124,429.50 and 27,549
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,953, 124,429.50 and 27,549 is: 41,323.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,953 : 124,429.50 = 27,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,953/124,429.50 = 27,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,953x = 124,429.50 × 27,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,953x = 3,427,908,295.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,427,908,295.50/82,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,323.50
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