Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354, 26,031 and 5,042
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,354, 26,031 and 5,042 is: 7,563
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,354 : 26,031 = 5,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,354/26,031 = 5,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,354x = 26,031 × 5,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,354x = 131,248,302 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,248,302/17,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,563
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