Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,424.32, 132,632.16 and 33,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,424.32, 132,632.16 and 33,016 is: 49,522.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,424.32 : 132,632.16 = 33,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,424.32/132,632.16 = 33,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,424.32x = 132,632.16 × 33,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,424.32x = 4,378,983,394.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,378,983,394.56/88,424.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,522.39
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