Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,078.52, 70,466.70 and 31,195
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,078.52, 70,466.70 and 31,195 is: 43,035.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,078.52 : 70,466.70 = 31,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,078.52/70,466.70 = 31,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,078.52x = 70,466.70 × 31,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,078.52x = 2,198,208,706.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,198,208,706.50/51,078.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,035.87
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