Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,930, 100,395 and 23,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,930, 100,395 and 23,154 is: 34,731
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,930 : 100,395 = 23,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,930/100,395 = 23,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,930x = 100,395 × 23,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,930x = 2,324,545,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,324,545,830/66,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,731
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