Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84,950, 127,425 and 29,546
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 84,950, 127,425 and 29,546 is: 44,319
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,950 : 127,425 = 29,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,950/127,425 = 29,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,950x = 127,425 × 29,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,950x = 3,764,899,050 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,764,899,050/84,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,319
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