Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,808, 116,712 and 19,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,808, 116,712 and 19,440 is: 29,160
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,808 : 116,712 = 19,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,808/116,712 = 19,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,808x = 116,712 × 19,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,808x = 2,268,881,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,268,881,280/77,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,160
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