Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,030, 58,545 and 14,406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,030, 58,545 and 14,406 is: 21,609
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,030 : 58,545 = 14,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,030/58,545 = 14,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,030x = 58,545 × 14,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,030x = 843,399,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 843,399,270/39,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,609
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