Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,399, 92,098.50 and 19,846
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,399, 92,098.50 and 19,846 is: 29,769
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,399 : 92,098.50 = 19,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,399/92,098.50 = 19,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,399x = 92,098.50 × 19,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,399x = 1,827,786,831 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,827,786,831/61,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,769
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