Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,490.88, 75,736.32 and 31,984
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,490.88, 75,736.32 and 31,984 is: 47,976.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,490.88 : 75,736.32 = 31,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,490.88/75,736.32 = 31,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,490.88x = 75,736.32 × 31,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,490.88x = 2,422,350,458.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,422,350,458.88/50,490.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,976.00
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