Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,072, 135,108 and 24,408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,072, 135,108 and 24,408 is: 36,612
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,072 : 135,108 = 24,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,072/135,108 = 24,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,072x = 135,108 × 24,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,072x = 3,297,716,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,297,716,064/90,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,612
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