Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,208, 64,812 and 14,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,208, 64,812 and 14,024 is: 21,036
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,208 : 64,812 = 14,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,208/64,812 = 14,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,208x = 64,812 × 14,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,208x = 908,923,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 908,923,488/43,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,036
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