Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,062, 109,593 and 23,814
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,062, 109,593 and 23,814 is: 35,721
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,062 : 109,593 = 23,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,062/109,593 = 23,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,062x = 109,593 × 23,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,062x = 2,609,847,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,609,847,702/73,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,721
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