Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77,810, 116,715 and 19,442
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 77,810, 116,715 and 19,442 is: 29,163
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,810 : 116,715 = 19,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,810/116,715 = 19,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,810x = 116,715 × 19,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,810x = 2,269,173,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,269,173,030/77,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,163
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