Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,752, 100,128 and 17,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,752, 100,128 and 17,504 is: 26,256
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,752 : 100,128 = 17,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,752/100,128 = 17,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,752x = 100,128 × 17,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,752x = 1,752,640,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,752,640,512/66,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,256
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