Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,962, 134,943 and 24,298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 89,962, 134,943 and 24,298 is: 36,447
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,962 : 134,943 = 24,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,962/134,943 = 24,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,962x = 134,943 × 24,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,962x = 3,278,845,014 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,278,845,014/89,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,447
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