Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,478.38, 71,040.69 and 30,258
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,478.38, 71,040.69 and 30,258 is: 41,756.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,478.38 : 71,040.69 = 30,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,478.38/71,040.69 = 30,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,478.38x = 71,040.69 × 30,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,478.38x = 2,149,549,198.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,149,549,198.02/51,478.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,756.35
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