Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,384, 153,576 and 28,512
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 102,384, 153,576 and 28,512 is: 42,768
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,384 : 153,576 = 28,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,384/153,576 = 28,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,384x = 153,576 × 28,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,384x = 4,378,758,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,378,758,912/102,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,768
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