Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,552, 77,328 and 22,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,552, 77,328 and 22,368 is: 33,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,552 : 77,328 = 22,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,552/77,328 = 22,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,552x = 77,328 × 22,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,552x = 1,729,672,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,729,672,704/51,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,552
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