Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042, 36,063 and 7,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,042, 36,063 and 7,626 is: 11,439
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,042 : 36,063 = 7,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,042/36,063 = 7,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,042x = 36,063 × 7,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,042x = 275,016,438 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,016,438/24,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,439
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