Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,474, 59,211 and 10,290
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,474, 59,211 and 10,290 is: 15,435
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,474 : 59,211 = 10,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,474/59,211 = 10,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,474x = 59,211 × 10,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,474x = 609,281,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,281,190/39,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,435
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