Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,381,475.62, 46,934,538.06 and 27,947,430
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,381,475.62, 46,934,538.06 and 27,947,430 is: 41,798,535.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,381,475.62 : 46,934,538.06 = 27,947,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,381,475.62/46,934,538.06 = 27,947,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,381,475.62x = 46,934,538.06 × 27,947,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,381,475.62x = 1,311,699,717,014,185.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,699,717,014,185.75/31,381,475.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,798,535.32
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