Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,034, 157,551 and 27,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 105,034, 157,551 and 27,210 is: 40,815
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,034 : 157,551 = 27,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,034/157,551 = 27,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,034x = 157,551 × 27,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,034x = 4,286,962,710 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,286,962,710/105,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,815
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