Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,932, 82,398 and 22,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,932, 82,398 and 22,100 is: 33,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,932 : 82,398 = 22,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,932/82,398 = 22,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,932x = 82,398 × 22,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,932x = 1,820,995,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,820,995,800/54,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,150
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