Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,690.64, 73,008 and 19,073.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,690.64, 73,008 and 19,073.80 is: 28,599.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,690.64 : 73,008 = 19,073.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,690.64/73,008 = 19,073.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,690.64x = 73,008 × 19,073.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,690.64x = 1,392,539,990.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,392,539,990.40/48,690.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,599.75
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