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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,232, 93,348 and 18,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,232, 93,348 and 18,456 is: 27,684

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,232 : 93,348 = 18,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,232/93,348 = 18,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,232x = 93,348 × 18,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,232x = 1,722,830,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,830,688/62,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,684

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