Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,890, 59,835 and 10,706
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,890, 59,835 and 10,706 is: 16,059
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,890 : 59,835 = 10,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,890/59,835 = 10,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,890x = 59,835 × 10,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,890x = 640,593,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,593,510/39,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,059
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