Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,481.80, 43,422.42 and 20,293
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,481.80, 43,422.42 and 20,293 is: 27,989.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,481.80 : 43,422.42 = 20,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,481.80/43,422.42 = 20,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,481.80x = 43,422.42 × 20,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,481.80x = 881,171,169.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 881,171,169.06/31,481.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,989.86
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