Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,623, 72,934.50 and 15,791
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,623, 72,934.50 and 15,791 is: 23,686.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,623 : 72,934.50 = 15,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,623/72,934.50 = 15,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,623x = 72,934.50 × 15,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,623x = 1,151,708,689.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,708,689.50/48,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,686.50
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