Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,614, 111,921 and 25,366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 74,614, 111,921 and 25,366 is: 38,049
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,614 : 111,921 = 25,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,614/111,921 = 25,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,614x = 111,921 × 25,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,614x = 2,838,988,086 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,838,988,086/74,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,049
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