Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,098.96, 73,673.28 and 24,138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,098.96, 73,673.28 and 24,138 is: 36,219.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,098.96 : 73,673.28 = 24,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,098.96/73,673.28 = 24,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,098.96x = 73,673.28 × 24,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,098.96x = 1,778,325,632.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,778,325,632.64/49,098.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,219.21
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