Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,386, 59,079 and 10,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,386, 59,079 and 10,202 is: 15,303
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,386 : 59,079 = 10,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,386/59,079 = 10,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,386x = 59,079 × 10,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,386x = 602,723,958 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,723,958/39,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,303
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