Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,733.20, 71,182 and 50,733.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,733.20, 71,182 and 50,733.20 is: 71,182
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,733.20 : 71,182 = 50,733.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,733.20/71,182 = 50,733.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,733.20x = 71,182 × 50,733.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,733.20x = 3,611,290,642.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,611,290,642.40/50,733.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,182
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