Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,501, 92,251.50 and 19,948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,501, 92,251.50 and 19,948 is: 29,922
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,501 : 92,251.50 = 19,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,501/92,251.50 = 19,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,501x = 92,251.50 × 19,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,501x = 1,840,232,922 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840,232,922/61,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,922
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