Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,544, 71,316 and 14,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 47,544, 71,316 and 14,712 is: 22,068
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,544 : 71,316 = 14,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,544/71,316 = 14,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,544x = 71,316 × 14,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,544x = 1,049,200,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,049,200,992/47,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,068
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