Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,268, 64,902 and 14,084
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,268, 64,902 and 14,084 is: 21,126
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,268 : 64,902 = 14,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,268/64,902 = 14,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,268x = 64,902 × 14,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,268x = 914,079,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 914,079,768/43,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,126
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