Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,804, 110,706 and 24,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,804, 110,706 and 24,556 is: 36,834
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,804 : 110,706 = 24,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,804/110,706 = 24,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,804x = 110,706 × 24,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,804x = 2,718,496,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,718,496,536/73,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,834
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