Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,926, 56,889 and 10,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,926, 56,889 and 10,224 is: 15,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,926 : 56,889 = 10,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,926/56,889 = 10,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,926x = 56,889 × 10,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,926x = 581,633,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,633,136/37,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,336
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