Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,856, 91,284 and 19,303
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,856, 91,284 and 19,303 is: 28,954.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,856 : 91,284 = 19,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,856/91,284 = 19,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,856x = 91,284 × 19,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,856x = 1,762,055,052 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,762,055,052/60,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,954.50
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