Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,498, 147,747 and 24,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 98,498, 147,747 and 24,626 is: 36,939
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,498 : 147,747 = 24,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,498/147,747 = 24,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,498x = 147,747 × 24,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,498x = 3,638,417,622 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,638,417,622/98,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,939
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