Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,222, 93,333 and 18,446
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,222, 93,333 and 18,446 is: 27,669
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,222 : 93,333 = 18,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,222/93,333 = 18,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,222x = 93,333 × 18,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,222x = 1,721,620,518 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,721,620,518/62,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,669
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