Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,726, 127,089 and 29,322
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,726, 127,089 and 29,322 is: 43,983
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,726 : 127,089 = 29,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,726/127,089 = 29,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,726x = 127,089 × 29,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,726x = 3,726,503,658 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,726,503,658/84,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,983
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