Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,482, 134,223 and 23,818
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,482, 134,223 and 23,818 is: 35,727
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,482 : 134,223 = 23,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,482/134,223 = 23,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,482x = 134,223 × 23,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,482x = 3,196,923,414 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,196,923,414/89,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,727
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