Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,210.60, 106,822 and 18,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 71,210.60, 106,822 and 18,620 is: 27,931.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,210.60 : 106,822 = 18,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,210.60/106,822 = 18,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,210.60x = 106,822 × 18,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,210.60x = 1,989,025,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,989,025,640/71,210.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,931.60
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