Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,246, 135,369 and 24,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,246, 135,369 and 24,582 is: 36,873
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,246 : 135,369 = 24,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,246/135,369 = 24,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,246x = 135,369 × 24,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,246x = 3,327,640,758 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,327,640,758/90,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,873
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