Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,942.72, 121,331.04 and 31,010
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,942.72, 121,331.04 and 31,010 is: 46,483.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,942.72 : 121,331.04 = 31,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,942.72/121,331.04 = 31,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,942.72x = 121,331.04 × 31,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,942.72x = 3,762,475,550.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,762,475,550.40/80,942.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,483.19
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