Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,484, 134,226 and 23,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,484, 134,226 and 23,820 is: 35,730
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,484 : 134,226 = 23,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,484/134,226 = 23,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,484x = 134,226 × 23,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,484x = 3,197,263,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,197,263,320/89,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,730
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