Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,043.12, 42,837 and 21,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,043.12, 42,837 and 21,632 is: 29,850.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,043.12 : 42,837 = 21,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,043.12/42,837 = 21,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,043.12x = 42,837 × 21,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,043.12x = 926,649,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 926,649,984/31,043.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,850.41
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