Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,490, 165,735 and 36,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110,490, 165,735 and 36,618 is: 54,927
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,490 : 165,735 = 36,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,490/165,735 = 36,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,490x = 165,735 × 36,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,490x = 6,068,884,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,068,884,230/110,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,927
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