Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,458, 165,687 and 27,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110,458, 165,687 and 27,352 is: 41,028
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,458 : 165,687 = 27,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,458/165,687 = 27,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,458x = 165,687 × 27,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,458x = 4,531,870,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,531,870,824/110,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,028
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