Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82,676, 124,014 and 24,308
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 82,676, 124,014 and 24,308 is: 36,462
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,676 : 124,014 = 24,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,676/124,014 = 24,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,676x = 124,014 × 24,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,676x = 3,014,532,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,014,532,312/82,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,462
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