Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,835.04, 47,752.02 and 11,058
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,835.04, 47,752.02 and 11,058 is: 16,586.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,835.04 : 47,752.02 = 11,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,835.04/47,752.02 = 11,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,835.04x = 47,752.02 × 11,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,835.04x = 528,041,837.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,041,837.16/31,835.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,586.81
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