Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,636, 56,454 and 13,012
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,636, 56,454 and 13,012 is: 19,518
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,636 : 56,454 = 13,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,636/56,454 = 13,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,636x = 56,454 × 13,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,636x = 734,579,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,579,448/37,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,518
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