Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,076, 73,614 and 12,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,076, 73,614 and 12,140 is: 18,210
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,076 : 73,614 = 12,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,076/73,614 = 12,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,076x = 73,614 × 12,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,076x = 893,673,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 893,673,960/49,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,210
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