Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,608, 111,912 and 25,360
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,608, 111,912 and 25,360 is: 38,040
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,608 : 111,912 = 25,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,608/111,912 = 25,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,608x = 111,912 × 25,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,608x = 2,838,088,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,838,088,320/74,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,040
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