Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,734, 83,601 and 18,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,734, 83,601 and 18,798 is: 28,197
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,734 : 83,601 = 18,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,734/83,601 = 18,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,734x = 83,601 × 18,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,734x = 1,571,531,598 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,571,531,598/55,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,197
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