Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,612, 84,918 and 19,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,612, 84,918 and 19,676 is: 29,514
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,612 : 84,918 = 19,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,612/84,918 = 19,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,612x = 84,918 × 19,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,612x = 1,670,846,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,670,846,568/56,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,514
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