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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,310, 93,465 and 18,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,310, 93,465 and 18,534 is: 27,801

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,310 : 93,465 = 18,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,310/93,465 = 18,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,310x = 93,465 × 18,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,310x = 1,732,280,310
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,280,310/62,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,801

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