Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,502, 71,253 and 19,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,502, 71,253 and 19,800 is: 29,700
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,502 : 71,253 = 19,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,502/71,253 = 19,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,502x = 71,253 × 19,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,502x = 1,410,809,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,410,809,400/47,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,700
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