Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304, 93,456 and 18,528
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,304, 93,456 and 18,528 is: 27,792
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,304 : 93,456 = 18,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,304/93,456 = 18,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,304x = 93,456 × 18,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,304x = 1,731,552,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,731,552,768/62,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,792
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