Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,251, 91,876.50 and 19,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,251, 91,876.50 and 19,698 is: 29,547
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,251 : 91,876.50 = 19,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,251/91,876.50 = 19,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,251x = 91,876.50 × 19,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,251x = 1,809,783,297 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,809,783,297/61,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,547
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