Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,966, 109,449 and 17,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72,966, 109,449 and 17,562 is: 26,343
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,966 : 109,449 = 17,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,966/109,449 = 17,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,966x = 109,449 × 17,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,966x = 1,922,143,338 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,922,143,338/72,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,343
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