Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,268, 132,402 and 22,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88,268, 132,402 and 22,604 is: 33,906
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,268 : 132,402 = 22,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,268/132,402 = 22,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,268x = 132,402 × 22,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,268x = 2,992,814,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,992,814,808/88,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,906
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