Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,065.12, 127,597.68 and 22,734
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 85,065.12, 127,597.68 and 22,734 is: 34,101
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,065.12 : 127,597.68 = 22,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,065.12/127,597.68 = 22,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,065.12x = 127,597.68 × 22,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,065.12x = 2,900,805,657.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,900,805,657.12/85,065.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,101
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