Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,748.72, 98,623.80 and 19,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,748.72, 98,623.80 and 19,002 is: 28,503.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,748.72 : 98,623.80 = 19,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,748.72/98,623.80 = 19,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,748.72x = 98,623.80 × 19,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,748.72x = 1,874,049,447.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,874,049,447.60/65,748.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,503.21
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