Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,868.56, 121,302.84 and 31,586
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,868.56, 121,302.84 and 31,586 is: 47,379
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,868.56 : 121,302.84 = 31,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,868.56/121,302.84 = 31,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,868.56x = 121,302.84 × 31,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,868.56x = 3,831,471,504.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,831,471,504.24/80,868.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,379
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