Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,938, 160,407 and 33,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 106,938, 160,407 and 33,066 is: 49,599
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,938 : 160,407 = 33,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,938/160,407 = 33,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,938x = 160,407 × 33,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,938x = 5,304,017,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,304,017,862/106,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,599
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