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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,847, 113,770.50 and 20,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75,847, 113,770.50 and 20,443 is: 30,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75,847 : 113,770.50 = 20,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75,847/113,770.50 = 20,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75,847x = 113,770.50 × 20,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75,847x = 2,325,810,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,810,331.50/75,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,664.50

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