Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,614, 110,421 and 18,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,614, 110,421 and 18,210 is: 27,315
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,614 : 110,421 = 18,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,614/110,421 = 18,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,614x = 110,421 × 18,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,614x = 2,010,766,410 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,010,766,410/73,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,315
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