Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,018.08, 111,028.50 and 24,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,018.08, 111,028.50 and 24,098 is: 36,147.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,018.08 : 111,028.50 = 24,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,018.08/111,028.50 = 24,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,018.08x = 111,028.50 × 24,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,018.08x = 2,675,564,793 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,675,564,793/74,018.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,147.45
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