Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,864, 82,296 and 22,032
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,864, 82,296 and 22,032 is: 33,048
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,864 : 82,296 = 22,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,864/82,296 = 22,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,864x = 82,296 × 22,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,864x = 1,813,145,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,813,145,472/54,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,048
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