Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,372, 135,558 and 24,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,372, 135,558 and 24,708 is: 37,062
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,372 : 135,558 = 24,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,372/135,558 = 24,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,372x = 135,558 × 24,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,372x = 3,349,367,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,349,367,064/90,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,062
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