Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,406, 135,609 and 35,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,406, 135,609 and 35,002 is: 52,503
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,406 : 135,609 = 35,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,406/135,609 = 35,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,406x = 135,609 × 35,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,406x = 4,746,586,218 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,746,586,218/90,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,503
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