Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,414, 72,621 and 15,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,414, 72,621 and 15,582 is: 23,373
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,414 : 72,621 = 15,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,414/72,621 = 15,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,414x = 72,621 × 15,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,414x = 1,131,580,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,131,580,422/48,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,373
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