Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,734.04, 80,580 and 31,553
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,734.04, 80,580 and 31,553 is: 47,317.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,734.04 : 80,580 = 31,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,734.04/80,580 = 31,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,734.04x = 80,580 × 31,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,734.04x = 2,542,540,740 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,542,540,740/53,734.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,317.13
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