Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,308, 135,462 and 24,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,308, 135,462 and 24,644 is: 36,966
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,308 : 135,462 = 24,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,308/135,462 = 24,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,308x = 135,462 × 24,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,308x = 3,338,325,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,338,325,528/90,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,966
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