Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,627.06, 74,444.69 and 15,898
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,627.06, 74,444.69 and 15,898 is: 23,848.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,627.06 : 74,444.69 = 15,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,627.06/74,444.69 = 15,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,627.06x = 74,444.69 × 15,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,627.06x = 1,183,521,602.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,183,521,602.13/49,627.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,848.31
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