Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,958.96, 130,438.44 and 31,542
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,958.96, 130,438.44 and 31,542 is: 47,313
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,958.96 : 130,438.44 = 31,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,958.96/130,438.44 = 31,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,958.96x = 130,438.44 × 31,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,958.96x = 4,114,289,274.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,114,289,274.48/86,958.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,313
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