Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,936, 106,172 and 41,608
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76,936, 106,172 and 41,608 is: 57,419.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,936 : 106,172 = 41,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,936/106,172 = 41,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,936x = 106,172 × 41,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,936x = 4,417,604,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,417,604,576/76,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,419.21
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