Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,922, 115,383 and 21,518
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,922, 115,383 and 21,518 is: 32,277
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,922 : 115,383 = 21,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,922/115,383 = 21,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,922x = 115,383 × 21,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,922x = 2,482,811,394 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,482,811,394/76,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,277
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