Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,702, 127,053 and 35,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,702, 127,053 and 35,454 is: 53,181
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,702 : 127,053 = 35,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,702/127,053 = 35,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,702x = 127,053 × 35,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,702x = 4,504,537,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,537,062/84,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,181
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