Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,342, 111,513 and 25,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,342, 111,513 and 25,094 is: 37,641
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,342 : 111,513 = 25,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,342/111,513 = 25,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,342x = 111,513 × 25,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,342x = 2,798,307,222 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,798,307,222/74,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,641
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