Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,266, 87,399 and 14,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,266, 87,399 and 14,490 is: 21,735
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,266 : 87,399 = 14,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,266/87,399 = 14,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,266x = 87,399 × 14,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,266x = 1,266,411,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,411,510/58,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,735
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