Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,622, 108,933 and 23,374
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72,622, 108,933 and 23,374 is: 35,061
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,622 : 108,933 = 23,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,622/108,933 = 23,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,622x = 108,933 × 23,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,622x = 2,546,199,942 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,546,199,942/72,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,061
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