Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,106, 112,659 and 19,702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,106, 112,659 and 19,702 is: 29,553
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,106 : 112,659 = 19,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,106/112,659 = 19,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,106x = 112,659 × 19,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,106x = 2,219,607,618 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,219,607,618/75,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,553
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