Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,948, 127,422 and 29,544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,948, 127,422 and 29,544 is: 44,316
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,948 : 127,422 = 29,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,948/127,422 = 29,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,948x = 127,422 × 29,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,948x = 3,764,555,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,764,555,568/84,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,316
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