Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78,588.96, 117,840.36 and 31,156
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 78,588.96, 117,840.36 and 31,156 is: 46,716.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,588.96 : 117,840.36 = 31,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,588.96/117,840.36 = 31,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,588.96x = 117,840.36 × 31,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,588.96x = 3,671,434,256.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,671,434,256.16/78,588.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,716.92
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