Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,266.52, 75,371.07 and 20,660
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,266.52, 75,371.07 and 20,660 is: 30,978.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,266.52 : 75,371.07 = 20,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,266.52/75,371.07 = 20,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,266.52x = 75,371.07 × 20,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,266.52x = 1,557,166,306.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,557,166,306.20/50,266.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,978.20
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