Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75,330, 112,995 and 26,082
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 75,330, 112,995 and 26,082 is: 39,123
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,330 : 112,995 = 26,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,330/112,995 = 26,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,330x = 112,995 × 26,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,330x = 2,947,135,590 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,947,135,590/75,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,123
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