Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,512, 59,268 and 10,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,512, 59,268 and 10,328 is: 15,492
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,512 : 59,268 = 10,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,512/59,268 = 10,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,512x = 59,268 × 10,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,512x = 612,119,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,119,904/39,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,492
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