Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,214, 124,821 and 27,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,214, 124,821 and 27,810 is: 41,715
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,214 : 124,821 = 27,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,214/124,821 = 27,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,214x = 124,821 × 27,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,214x = 3,471,272,010 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,471,272,010/83,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,715
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