Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,478.18, 74,137.50 and 50,634
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,478.18, 74,137.50 and 50,634 is: 70,194.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,478.18 : 74,137.50 = 50,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,478.18/74,137.50 = 50,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,478.18x = 74,137.50 × 50,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,478.18x = 3,753,878,175 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,753,878,175/53,478.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,194.58
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