Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,195, 73,792.50 and 16,363
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,195, 73,792.50 and 16,363 is: 24,544.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,195 : 73,792.50 = 16,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,195/73,792.50 = 16,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,195x = 73,792.50 × 16,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,195x = 1,207,466,677.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,207,466,677.50/49,195 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,544.50
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