Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,764, 140,646 and 28,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 93,764, 140,646 and 28,100 is: 42,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,764 : 140,646 = 28,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,764/140,646 = 28,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,764x = 140,646 × 28,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,764x = 3,952,152,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,952,152,600/93,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,150
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