Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,191.20, 75,293.96 and 16,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,191.20, 75,293.96 and 16,450 is: 24,677.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,191.20 : 75,293.96 = 16,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,191.20/75,293.96 = 16,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,191.20x = 75,293.96 × 16,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,191.20x = 1,238,585,642 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,238,585,642/50,191.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,677.35
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