Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998, 64,863 and 27,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,998, 64,863 and 27,126 is: 37,437.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,998 : 64,863 = 27,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,998/64,863 = 27,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,998x = 64,863 × 27,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,998x = 1,759,473,738 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,759,473,738/46,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,437.20
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