Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,266, 130,899 and 21,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,266, 130,899 and 21,602 is: 32,403
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,266 : 130,899 = 21,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,266/130,899 = 21,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,266x = 130,899 × 21,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,266x = 2,827,680,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,827,680,198/87,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,403
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