Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,654, 131,481 and 29,286
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 87,654, 131,481 and 29,286 is: 43,929
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,654 : 131,481 = 29,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,654/131,481 = 29,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,654x = 131,481 × 29,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,654x = 3,850,552,566 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,850,552,566/87,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,929
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