Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,688, 166,032 and 36,816
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110,688, 166,032 and 36,816 is: 55,224
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,688 : 166,032 = 36,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,688/166,032 = 36,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,688x = 166,032 × 36,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,688x = 6,112,634,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,112,634,112/110,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,224
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