Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,434, 141,651 and 28,770
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 94,434, 141,651 and 28,770 is: 43,155
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,434 : 141,651 = 28,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,434/141,651 = 28,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,434x = 141,651 × 28,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,434x = 4,075,299,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,075,299,270/94,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,155
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