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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,004, 93,006 and 18,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,004, 93,006 and 18,228 is: 27,342

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,004 : 93,006 = 18,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,004/93,006 = 18,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,004x = 93,006 × 18,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,004x = 1,695,313,368
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,313,368/62,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,342

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