Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,118, 133,677 and 23,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,118, 133,677 and 23,454 is: 35,181
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,118 : 133,677 = 23,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,118/133,677 = 23,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,118x = 133,677 × 23,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,118x = 3,135,260,358 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,135,260,358/89,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,181
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