Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316, 93,474 and 18,540
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,316, 93,474 and 18,540 is: 27,810
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,316 : 93,474 = 18,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,316/93,474 = 18,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,316x = 93,474 × 18,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,316x = 1,733,007,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,733,007,960/62,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,810
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