Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,214, 64,821 and 14,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,214, 64,821 and 14,030 is: 21,045
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,214 : 64,821 = 14,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,214/64,821 = 14,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,214x = 64,821 × 14,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,214x = 909,438,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,438,630/43,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,045
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