Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,380, 71,070 and 14,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,380, 71,070 and 14,548 is: 21,822
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,380 : 71,070 = 14,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,380/71,070 = 14,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,380x = 71,070 × 14,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,380x = 1,033,926,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,033,926,360/47,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,822
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