Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,922, 169,383 and 39,050
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112,922, 169,383 and 39,050 is: 58,575
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,922 : 169,383 = 39,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,922/169,383 = 39,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,922x = 169,383 × 39,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,922x = 6,614,406,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,614,406,150/112,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,575
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