Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,651.04, 78,178.50 and 31,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,651.04, 78,178.50 and 31,500 is: 43,470.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,651.04 : 78,178.50 = 31,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,651.04/78,178.50 = 31,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,651.04x = 78,178.50 × 31,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,651.04x = 2,462,622,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,462,622,750/56,651.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,470.04
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