Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,965.04, 74,940 and 18,793
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,965.04, 74,940 and 18,793 is: 28,186.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,965.04 : 74,940 = 18,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,965.04/74,940 = 18,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,965.04x = 74,940 × 18,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,965.04x = 1,408,347,420 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,408,347,420/49,965.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,186.66
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