Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,313.72, 55,613.58 and 34,715
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,313.72, 55,613.58 and 34,715 is: 47,890.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,313.72 : 55,613.58 = 34,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,313.72/55,613.58 = 34,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,313.72x = 55,613.58 × 34,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,313.72x = 1,930,625,429.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,930,625,429.70/40,313.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,890.03
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