Finding the Fourth Proportional to 80,970, 121,455 and 25,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 80,970, 121,455 and 25,566 is: 38,349
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,970 : 121,455 = 25,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,970/121,455 = 25,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,970x = 121,455 × 25,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,970x = 3,105,118,530 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,105,118,530/80,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,349
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