Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,843, 76,269.78 and 13,907
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,843, 76,269.78 and 13,907 is: 20,861.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,843 : 76,269.78 = 13,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,843/76,269.78 = 13,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,843x = 76,269.78 × 13,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,843x = 1,060,683,830.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,060,683,830.46/50,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,861.94
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