Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,224, 51,336 and 12,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,224, 51,336 and 12,336 is: 18,504
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,224 : 51,336 = 12,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,224/51,336 = 12,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,224x = 51,336 × 12,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,224x = 633,280,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,280,896/34,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,504
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