Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,748, 134,622 and 24,084
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,748, 134,622 and 24,084 is: 36,126
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,748 : 134,622 = 24,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,748/134,622 = 24,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,748x = 134,622 × 24,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,748x = 3,242,236,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,242,236,248/89,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,126
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