Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,196, 112,794 and 25,948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,196, 112,794 and 25,948 is: 38,922
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,196 : 112,794 = 25,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,196/112,794 = 25,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,196x = 112,794 × 25,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,196x = 2,926,778,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,778,712/75,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,922
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