Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,070, 111,105 and 18,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,070, 111,105 and 18,666 is: 27,999
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,070 : 111,105 = 18,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,070/111,105 = 18,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,070x = 111,105 × 18,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,070x = 2,073,885,930 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,073,885,930/74,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,999
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