Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,142, 103,713 and 19,894
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69,142, 103,713 and 19,894 is: 29,841
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,142 : 103,713 = 19,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,142/103,713 = 19,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,142x = 103,713 × 19,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,142x = 2,063,266,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,063,266,422/69,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,841
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