Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,965, 110,947.50 and 24,717
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,965, 110,947.50 and 24,717 is: 37,075.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,965 : 110,947.50 = 24,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,965/110,947.50 = 24,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,965x = 110,947.50 × 24,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,965x = 2,742,289,357.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,742,289,357.50/73,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,075.50
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