Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,612, 134,418 and 31,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,612, 134,418 and 31,244 is: 46,866
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,612 : 134,418 = 31,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,612/134,418 = 31,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,612x = 134,418 × 31,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,612x = 4,199,755,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,199,755,992/89,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,866
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