Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,576.80, 89,334.64 and 31,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 59,576.80, 89,334.64 and 31,512 is: 47,251.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,576.80 : 89,334.64 = 31,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,576.80/89,334.64 = 31,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,576.80x = 89,334.64 × 31,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,576.80x = 2,815,113,175.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,113,175.68/59,576.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,251.84
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