Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,578, 155,367 and 25,754
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 103,578, 155,367 and 25,754 is: 38,631
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,578 : 155,367 = 25,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,578/155,367 = 25,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,578x = 155,367 × 25,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,578x = 4,001,321,718 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,001,321,718/103,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,631
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