Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,744, 140,616 and 28,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,744, 140,616 and 28,080 is: 42,120
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,744 : 140,616 = 28,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,744/140,616 = 28,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,744x = 140,616 × 28,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,744x = 3,948,497,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,948,497,280/93,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,120
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