Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,010, 93,015 and 18,234
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,010, 93,015 and 18,234 is: 27,351
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,010 : 93,015 = 18,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,010/93,015 = 18,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,010x = 93,015 × 18,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,010x = 1,696,035,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,035,510/62,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,351
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