Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,849.84, 72,933.60 and 31,630
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,849.84, 72,933.60 and 31,630 is: 43,649.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,849.84 : 72,933.60 = 31,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,849.84/72,933.60 = 31,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,849.84x = 72,933.60 × 31,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,849.84x = 2,306,889,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,306,889,768/52,849.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,649.89
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