Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,979.84, 62,064 and 31,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,979.84, 62,064 and 31,592 is: 43,591.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,979.84 : 62,064 = 31,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,979.84/62,064 = 31,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,979.84x = 62,064 × 31,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,979.84x = 1,960,725,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,960,725,888/44,979.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,591.22
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