Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,386, 80,573 and 31,890
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,386, 80,573 and 31,890 is: 44,008.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,386 : 80,573 = 31,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,386/80,573 = 31,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,386x = 80,573 × 31,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,386x = 2,569,472,970 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,569,472,970/58,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,008.37
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