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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,238, 93,357 and 18,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,238, 93,357 and 18,462 is: 27,693

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,238 : 93,357 = 18,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,238/93,357 = 18,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,238x = 93,357 × 18,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,238x = 1,723,556,934
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,556,934/62,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,693

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