Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,328, 133,992 and 23,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,328, 133,992 and 23,664 is: 35,496
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,328 : 133,992 = 23,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,328/133,992 = 23,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,328x = 133,992 × 23,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,328x = 3,170,786,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,170,786,688/89,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,496
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