Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,650, 83,475 and 18,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,650, 83,475 and 18,714 is: 28,071
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,650 : 83,475 = 18,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,650/83,475 = 18,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,650x = 83,475 × 18,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,650x = 1,562,151,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,562,151,150/55,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,071
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