Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,868, 127,302 and 29,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,868, 127,302 and 29,464 is: 44,196
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,868 : 127,302 = 29,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,868/127,302 = 29,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,868x = 127,302 × 29,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,868x = 3,750,826,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,750,826,128/84,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,196
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