Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,590, 84,924 and 19,654
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,590, 84,924 and 19,654 is: 29,494.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,590 : 84,924 = 19,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,590/84,924 = 19,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,590x = 84,924 × 19,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,590x = 1,669,096,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,096,296/56,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,494.54
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