Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,954, 109,431 and 17,550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72,954, 109,431 and 17,550 is: 26,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,954 : 109,431 = 17,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,954/109,431 = 17,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,954x = 109,431 × 17,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,954x = 1,920,514,050 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,514,050/72,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,325
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