Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,458, 129,687 and 20,794
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,458, 129,687 and 20,794 is: 31,191
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,458 : 129,687 = 20,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,458/129,687 = 20,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,458x = 129,687 × 20,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,458x = 2,696,711,478 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,696,711,478/86,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,191
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