Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,570, 114,855 and 21,166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,570, 114,855 and 21,166 is: 31,749
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,570 : 114,855 = 21,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,570/114,855 = 21,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,570x = 114,855 × 21,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,570x = 2,431,020,930 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,431,020,930/76,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,749
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