Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,229.76, 102,266.88 and 31,216
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,229.76, 102,266.88 and 31,216 is: 46,788.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,229.76 : 102,266.88 = 31,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,229.76/102,266.88 = 31,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,229.76x = 102,266.88 × 31,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,229.76x = 3,192,362,926.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,192,362,926.08/68,229.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,788.42
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