Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,476, 143,214 and 29,812
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 95,476, 143,214 and 29,812 is: 44,718
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,476 : 143,214 = 29,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,476/143,214 = 29,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,476x = 143,214 × 29,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,476x = 4,269,495,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,269,495,768/95,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,718
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