Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,642, 56,463 and 13,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 37,642, 56,463 and 13,018 is: 19,527
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,642 : 56,463 = 13,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,642/56,463 = 13,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,642x = 56,463 × 13,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,642x = 735,035,334 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 735,035,334/37,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,527
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