Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,183.04, 75,274.56 and 17,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,183.04, 75,274.56 and 17,328 is: 25,992
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,183.04 : 75,274.56 = 17,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,183.04/75,274.56 = 17,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,183.04x = 75,274.56 × 17,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,183.04x = 1,304,357,575.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,304,357,575.68/50,183.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,992
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