Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,666, 114,999 and 21,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,666, 114,999 and 21,262 is: 31,893
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,666 : 114,999 = 21,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,666/114,999 = 21,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,666x = 114,999 × 21,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,666x = 2,445,108,738 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,445,108,738/76,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,893
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