Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,378, 135,567 and 24,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,378, 135,567 and 24,714 is: 37,071
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,378 : 135,567 = 24,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,378/135,567 = 24,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,378x = 135,567 × 24,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,378x = 3,350,402,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,350,402,838/90,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,071
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