Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,314, 73,971 and 16,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 49,314, 73,971 and 16,482 is: 24,723
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,314 : 73,971 = 16,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,314/73,971 = 16,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,314x = 73,971 × 16,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,314x = 1,219,190,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,219,190,022/49,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,723
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