Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130,479, 195,718.50 and 31,983
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 130,479, 195,718.50 and 31,983 is: 47,974.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,479 : 195,718.50 = 31,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,479/195,718.50 = 31,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,479x = 195,718.50 × 31,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,479x = 6,259,664,785.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,259,664,785.50/130,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,974.50
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