Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,078, 112,617 and 19,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,078, 112,617 and 19,674 is: 29,511
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,078 : 112,617 = 19,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,078/112,617 = 19,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,078x = 112,617 × 19,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,078x = 2,215,626,858 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,215,626,858/75,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,511
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