Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,949.60, 76,422.56 and 13,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 50,949.60, 76,422.56 and 13,510 is: 20,264.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,949.60 : 76,422.56 = 13,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,949.60/76,422.56 = 13,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,949.60x = 76,422.56 × 13,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,949.60x = 1,032,468,785.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,032,468,785.60/50,949.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,264.51
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