Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,194, 112,791 and 25,946
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,194, 112,791 and 25,946 is: 38,919
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,194 : 112,791 = 25,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,194/112,791 = 25,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,194x = 112,791 × 25,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,194x = 2,926,475,286 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,475,286/75,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,919
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