Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,216, 64,824 and 14,032
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,216, 64,824 and 14,032 is: 21,048
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,216 : 64,824 = 14,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,216/64,824 = 14,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,216x = 64,824 × 14,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,216x = 909,610,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 909,610,368/43,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,048
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