Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,606, 72,909 and 15,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,606, 72,909 and 15,774 is: 23,661
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,606 : 72,909 = 15,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,606/72,909 = 15,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,606x = 72,909 × 15,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,606x = 1,150,066,566 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,150,066,566/48,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,661
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