Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,934, 115,401 and 21,530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,934, 115,401 and 21,530 is: 32,295
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,934 : 115,401 = 21,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,934/115,401 = 21,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,934x = 115,401 × 21,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,934x = 2,484,583,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,484,583,530/76,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,295
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