Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,849.84, 185,774.76 and 49,926
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 123,849.84, 185,774.76 and 49,926 is: 74,889
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,849.84 : 185,774.76 = 49,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,849.84/185,774.76 = 49,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,849.84x = 185,774.76 × 49,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,849.84x = 9,274,990,667.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,274,990,667.76/123,849.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,889
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