Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,717, 82,075.50 and 13,164
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,717, 82,075.50 and 13,164 is: 19,746
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,717 : 82,075.50 = 13,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,717/82,075.50 = 13,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,717x = 82,075.50 × 13,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,717x = 1,080,441,882 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,080,441,882/54,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,746
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