Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,776, 127,164 and 26,408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,776, 127,164 and 26,408 is: 39,612
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,776 : 127,164 = 26,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,776/127,164 = 26,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,776x = 127,164 × 26,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,776x = 3,358,146,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,358,146,912/84,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,612
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