Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,482, 129,723 and 20,818
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 86,482, 129,723 and 20,818 is: 31,227
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,482 : 129,723 = 20,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,482/129,723 = 20,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,482x = 129,723 × 20,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,482x = 2,700,573,414 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,573,414/86,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,227
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