Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,874.56, 121,311.84 and 31,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,874.56, 121,311.84 and 31,592 is: 47,388
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,874.56 : 121,311.84 = 31,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,874.56/121,311.84 = 31,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,874.56x = 121,311.84 × 31,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,874.56x = 3,832,483,649.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,832,483,649.28/80,874.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,388
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