Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,336.20, 47,046.02 and 18,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,336.20, 47,046.02 and 18,198 is: 27,321.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,336.20 : 47,046.02 = 18,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,336.20/47,046.02 = 18,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,336.20x = 47,046.02 × 18,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,336.20x = 856,143,380.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 856,143,380.97/31,336.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,321.23
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