Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,293.12, 109,913.16 and 31,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,293.12, 109,913.16 and 31,176 is: 46,752.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,293.12 : 109,913.16 = 31,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,293.12/109,913.16 = 31,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,293.12x = 109,913.16 × 31,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,293.12x = 3,426,652,676.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,426,652,676.16/73,293.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,752.72
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