Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,726.04, 80,568 and 31,545
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,726.04, 80,568 and 31,545 is: 47,305.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,726.04 : 80,568 = 31,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,726.04/80,568 = 31,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,726.04x = 80,568 × 31,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,726.04x = 2,541,517,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,541,517,560/53,726.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,305.13
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