Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,470, 132,705 and 22,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,470, 132,705 and 22,806 is: 34,209
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,470 : 132,705 = 22,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,470/132,705 = 22,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,470x = 132,705 × 22,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,470x = 3,026,470,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,026,470,230/88,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,209
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