Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,594, 126,891 and 29,190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,594, 126,891 and 29,190 is: 43,785
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,594 : 126,891 = 29,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,594/126,891 = 29,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,594x = 126,891 × 29,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,594x = 3,703,948,290 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,703,948,290/84,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,785
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