Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,128, 127,692 and 26,760
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 85,128, 127,692 and 26,760 is: 40,140
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,128 : 127,692 = 26,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,128/127,692 = 26,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,128x = 127,692 × 26,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,128x = 3,417,037,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,417,037,920/85,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,140
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