Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,554, 152,331 and 27,682
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101,554, 152,331 and 27,682 is: 41,523
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,554 : 152,331 = 27,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,554/152,331 = 27,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,554x = 152,331 × 27,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,554x = 4,216,826,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,216,826,742/101,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,523
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