Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,290, 90,435 and 23,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,290, 90,435 and 23,354 is: 35,031
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,290 : 90,435 = 23,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,290/90,435 = 23,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,290x = 90,435 × 23,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,290x = 2,112,018,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,112,018,990/60,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,031
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