Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,956, 110,934 and 24,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 73,956, 110,934 and 24,708 is: 37,062
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,956 : 110,934 = 24,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,956/110,934 = 24,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,956x = 110,934 × 24,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,956x = 2,740,957,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,740,957,272/73,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,062
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