Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,438.68, 125,070.54 and 39,028
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,438.68, 125,070.54 and 39,028 is: 58,501.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,438.68 : 125,070.54 = 39,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,438.68/125,070.54 = 39,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,438.68x = 125,070.54 × 39,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,438.68x = 4,881,253,035.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,881,253,035.12/83,438.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,501.08
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