Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,218, 132,327 and 22,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,218, 132,327 and 22,554 is: 33,831
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,218 : 132,327 = 22,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,218/132,327 = 22,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,218x = 132,327 × 22,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,218x = 2,984,503,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,984,503,158/88,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,831
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