Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,126, 121,689 and 25,722
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,126, 121,689 and 25,722 is: 38,583
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,126 : 121,689 = 25,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,126/121,689 = 25,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,126x = 121,689 × 25,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,126x = 3,130,084,458 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,130,084,458/81,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,583
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