Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,902, 121,353 and 25,498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,902, 121,353 and 25,498 is: 38,247
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,902 : 121,353 = 25,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,902/121,353 = 25,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,902x = 121,353 × 25,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,902x = 3,094,258,794 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,094,258,794/80,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,247
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