Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,609, 72,913.50 and 15,777
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,609, 72,913.50 and 15,777 is: 23,665.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,609 : 72,913.50 = 15,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,609/72,913.50 = 15,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,609x = 72,913.50 × 15,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,609x = 1,150,356,289.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,150,356,289.50/48,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,665.50
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