Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,474, 140,211 and 27,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,474, 140,211 and 27,810 is: 41,715
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,474 : 140,211 = 27,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,474/140,211 = 27,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,474x = 140,211 × 27,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,474x = 3,899,267,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,899,267,910/93,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,715
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