Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,869.44, 76,304.16 and 23,148
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,869.44, 76,304.16 and 23,148 is: 34,722
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,869.44 : 76,304.16 = 23,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,869.44/76,304.16 = 23,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,869.44x = 76,304.16 × 23,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,869.44x = 1,766,288,695.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,766,288,695.68/50,869.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,722
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