Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,974, 65,961 and 19,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,974, 65,961 and 19,350 is: 29,025
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,974 : 65,961 = 19,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,974/65,961 = 19,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,974x = 65,961 × 19,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,974x = 1,276,345,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,345,350/43,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,025
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