Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,748, 127,122 and 29,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,748, 127,122 and 29,344 is: 44,016
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,748 : 127,122 = 29,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,748/127,122 = 29,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,748x = 127,122 × 29,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,748x = 3,730,267,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,730,267,968/84,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,016
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