Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,426, 54,639 and 11,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 36,426, 54,639 and 11,802 is: 17,703
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,426 : 54,639 = 11,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,426/54,639 = 11,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,426x = 54,639 × 11,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,426x = 644,849,478 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,849,478/36,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,703
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