Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,957.10, 73,438.44 and 13,894
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,957.10, 73,438.44 and 13,894 is: 20,841.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,957.10 : 73,438.44 = 13,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,957.10/73,438.44 = 13,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,957.10x = 73,438.44 × 13,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,957.10x = 1,020,353,685.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,353,685.36/48,957.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,841.79
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