Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,852, 92,778 and 18,076
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 61,852, 92,778 and 18,076 is: 27,114
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,852 : 92,778 = 18,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,852/92,778 = 18,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,852x = 92,778 × 18,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,852x = 1,677,055,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,677,055,128/61,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,114
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