Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,400, 80,592.36 and 31,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,400, 80,592.36 and 31,904 is: 44,027.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,400 : 80,592.36 = 31,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,400/80,592.36 = 31,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,400x = 80,592.36 × 31,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,400x = 2,571,218,653.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,571,218,653.44/58,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,027.72
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