Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,610, 134,415 and 31,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,610, 134,415 and 31,242 is: 46,863
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,610 : 134,415 = 31,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,610/134,415 = 31,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,610x = 134,415 × 31,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,610x = 4,199,393,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,199,393,430/89,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,863
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