Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,500, 54,510 and 21,836
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,500, 54,510 and 21,836 is: 30,133.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,500 : 54,510 = 21,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,500/54,510 = 21,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,500x = 54,510 × 21,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,500x = 1,190,280,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,190,280,360/39,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,133.68
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