Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81,744, 122,616 and 23,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 81,744, 122,616 and 23,376 is: 35,064
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,744 : 122,616 = 23,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,744/122,616 = 23,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,744x = 122,616 × 23,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,744x = 2,866,271,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,866,271,616/81,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,064
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