Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,716.32, 113,574.88 and 31,319
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,716.32, 113,574.88 and 31,319 is: 46,978.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,716.32 : 113,574.88 = 31,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,716.32/113,574.88 = 31,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,716.32x = 113,574.88 × 31,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,716.32x = 3,557,051,666.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,557,051,666.72/75,716.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,978.67
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