Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,330, 139,995 and 27,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,330, 139,995 and 27,666 is: 41,499
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,330 : 139,995 = 27,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,330/139,995 = 27,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,330x = 139,995 × 27,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,330x = 3,873,101,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,873,101,670/93,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,499
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