Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,135.52, 121,710.96 and 31,876
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,135.52, 121,710.96 and 31,876 is: 47,817.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,135.52 : 121,710.96 = 31,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,135.52/121,710.96 = 31,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,135.52x = 121,710.96 × 31,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,135.52x = 3,879,658,560.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,879,658,560.96/81,135.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,817.02
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