Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,933.10, 73,402.44 and 13,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,933.10, 73,402.44 and 13,870 is: 20,805.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,933.10 : 73,402.44 = 13,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,933.10/73,402.44 = 13,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,933.10x = 73,402.44 × 13,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,933.10x = 1,018,091,842.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,018,091,842.80/48,933.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,805.79
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