Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,210, 64,815 and 14,026
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,210, 64,815 and 14,026 is: 21,039
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,210 : 64,815 = 14,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,210/64,815 = 14,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,210x = 64,815 × 14,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,210x = 909,095,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,095,190/43,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,039
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