Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,432, 135,648 and 35,028
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90,432, 135,648 and 35,028 is: 52,542
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,432 : 135,648 = 35,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,432/135,648 = 35,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,432x = 135,648 × 35,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,432x = 4,751,478,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,751,478,144/90,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,542
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