Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,818, 115,227 and 18,450
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,818, 115,227 and 18,450 is: 27,675
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,818 : 115,227 = 18,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,818/115,227 = 18,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,818x = 115,227 × 18,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,818x = 2,125,938,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,125,938,150/76,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,675
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