Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,213, 76,819.50 and 12,301
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,213, 76,819.50 and 12,301 is: 18,451.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,213 : 76,819.50 = 12,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,213/76,819.50 = 12,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,213x = 76,819.50 × 12,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,213x = 944,956,669.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 944,956,669.50/51,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,451.50
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