Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,214, 58,821 and 11,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,214, 58,821 and 11,512 is: 17,268
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,214 : 58,821 = 11,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,214/58,821 = 11,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,214x = 58,821 × 11,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,214x = 677,147,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,147,352/39,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,268
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