Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83,994, 125,991 and 34,746
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 83,994, 125,991 and 34,746 is: 52,119
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,994 : 125,991 = 34,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,994/125,991 = 34,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,994x = 125,991 × 34,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,994x = 4,377,683,286 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,377,683,286/83,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,119
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