Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,191.44, 76,755.48 and 19,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,191.44, 76,755.48 and 19,990 is: 29,972.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,191.44 : 76,755.48 = 19,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,191.44/76,755.48 = 19,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,191.44x = 76,755.48 × 19,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,191.44x = 1,534,342,045.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,534,342,045.20/51,191.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,972.63
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