Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,424.96, 75,637.44 and 13,488
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,424.96, 75,637.44 and 13,488 is: 20,232
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,424.96 : 75,637.44 = 13,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,424.96/75,637.44 = 13,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,424.96x = 75,637.44 × 13,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,424.96x = 1,020,197,790.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,197,790.72/50,424.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,232
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