Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,606, 147,909 and 32,942
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,606, 147,909 and 32,942 is: 49,413
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,606 : 147,909 = 32,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,606/147,909 = 32,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,606x = 147,909 × 32,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,606x = 4,872,418,278 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,872,418,278/98,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,413
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