Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,306, 93,459 and 18,530
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,306, 93,459 and 18,530 is: 27,795
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,306 : 93,459 = 18,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,306/93,459 = 18,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,306x = 93,459 × 18,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,306x = 1,731,795,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,731,795,270/62,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,795
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