Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,376, 59,064 and 10,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,376, 59,064 and 10,192 is: 15,288
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,376 : 59,064 = 10,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,376/59,064 = 10,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,376x = 59,064 × 10,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,376x = 601,980,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,980,288/39,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,288
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