Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,234, 54,351 and 11,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,234, 54,351 and 11,610 is: 17,415
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,234 : 54,351 = 11,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,234/54,351 = 11,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,234x = 54,351 × 11,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,234x = 631,015,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,015,110/36,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,415
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