Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,334, 125,001 and 24,966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,334, 125,001 and 24,966 is: 37,449
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,334 : 125,001 = 24,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,334/125,001 = 24,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,334x = 125,001 × 24,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,334x = 3,120,774,966 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,120,774,966/83,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,449
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