Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,957.28, 124,389.76 and 49,237
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,957.28, 124,389.76 and 49,237 is: 73,828.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,957.28 : 124,389.76 = 49,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,957.28/124,389.76 = 49,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,957.28x = 124,389.76 × 49,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,957.28x = 6,124,578,613.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,124,578,613.12/82,957.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,828.10
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