Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,256, 73,884 and 12,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,256, 73,884 and 12,320 is: 18,480
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,256 : 73,884 = 12,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,256/73,884 = 12,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,256x = 73,884 × 12,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,256x = 910,250,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 910,250,880/49,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,480
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