Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,216.32, 127,815.84 and 29,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 85,216.32, 127,815.84 and 29,808 is: 44,708.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,216.32 : 127,815.84 = 29,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,216.32/127,815.84 = 29,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,216.32x = 127,815.84 × 29,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,216.32x = 3,809,934,558.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,809,934,558.72/85,216.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,708.98
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