Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,374, 135,561 and 24,710
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,374, 135,561 and 24,710 is: 37,065
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,374 : 135,561 = 24,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,374/135,561 = 24,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,374x = 135,561 × 24,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,374x = 3,349,712,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,349,712,310/90,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,065
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