Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,190.96, 75,286.44 and 47,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,190.96, 75,286.44 and 47,802 is: 71,703
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,190.96 : 75,286.44 = 47,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,190.96/75,286.44 = 47,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,190.96x = 75,286.44 × 47,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,190.96x = 3,598,842,404.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,598,842,404.88/50,190.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,703
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