Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,564, 54,598.32 and 21,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,564, 54,598.32 and 21,900 is: 30,222
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,564 : 54,598.32 = 21,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,564/54,598.32 = 21,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,564x = 54,598.32 × 21,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,564x = 1,195,703,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,195,703,208/39,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,222
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