Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,248.68, 77,622.84 and 31,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,248.68, 77,622.84 and 31,098 is: 42,915.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,248.68 : 77,622.84 = 31,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,248.68/77,622.84 = 31,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,248.68x = 77,622.84 × 31,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,248.68x = 2,413,915,078.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,413,915,078.32/56,248.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,915.05
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