Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,696, 95,544 and 24,784
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,696, 95,544 and 24,784 is: 37,176
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,696 : 95,544 = 24,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,696/95,544 = 24,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,696x = 95,544 × 24,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,696x = 2,367,962,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,367,962,496/63,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,176
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