Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,578.31, 75,317.94 and 30,705
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,578.31, 75,317.94 and 30,705 is: 42,372.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,578.31 : 75,317.94 = 30,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,578.31/75,317.94 = 30,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,578.31x = 75,317.94 × 30,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,578.31x = 2,312,637,347.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,312,637,347.70/54,578.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,372.83
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