Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,946, 80,919 and 17,010
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,946, 80,919 and 17,010 is: 25,515
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,946 : 80,919 = 17,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,946/80,919 = 17,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,946x = 80,919 × 17,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,946x = 1,376,432,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,376,432,190/53,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,515
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