Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,503.64, 125,261.38 and 33,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,503.64, 125,261.38 and 33,584 is: 50,378.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,503.64 : 125,261.38 = 33,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,503.64/125,261.38 = 33,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,503.64x = 125,261.38 × 33,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,503.64x = 4,206,778,185.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,206,778,185.92/83,503.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,378.38
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