Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,160, 97,740 and 23,607
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,160, 97,740 and 23,607 is: 35,410.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,160 : 97,740 = 23,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,160/97,740 = 23,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,160x = 97,740 × 23,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,160x = 2,307,348,180 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,307,348,180/65,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,410.50
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