Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,378, 59,067 and 10,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,378, 59,067 and 10,194 is: 15,291
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,378 : 59,067 = 10,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,378/59,067 = 10,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,378x = 59,067 × 10,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,378x = 602,128,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,128,998/39,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,291
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