Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,310, 91,965 and 17,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,310, 91,965 and 17,534 is: 26,301
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,310 : 91,965 = 17,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,310/91,965 = 17,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,310x = 91,965 × 17,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,310x = 1,612,514,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,612,514,310/61,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,301
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