Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,610, 77,428 and 14,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 51,610, 77,428 and 14,674 is: 22,014.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,610 : 77,428 = 14,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,610/77,428 = 14,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,610x = 77,428 × 14,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,610x = 1,136,178,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,136,178,472/51,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,014.70
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