Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,813.12, 140,740.74 and 31,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,813.12, 140,740.74 and 31,482 is: 47,230.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,813.12 : 140,740.74 = 31,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,813.12/140,740.74 = 31,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,813.12x = 140,740.74 × 31,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,813.12x = 4,430,799,976.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,430,799,976.68/93,813.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,230.07
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