Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,500, 92,250 and 19,947
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,500, 92,250 and 19,947 is: 29,920.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,500 : 92,250 = 19,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,500/92,250 = 19,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,500x = 92,250 × 19,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,500x = 1,840,110,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,110,750/61,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,920.50
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