Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,928, 121,392 and 25,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,928, 121,392 and 25,524 is: 38,286
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,928 : 121,392 = 25,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,928/121,392 = 25,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,928x = 121,392 × 25,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,928x = 3,098,409,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,098,409,408/80,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,286
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