Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,330, 93,495 and 18,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,330, 93,495 and 18,554 is: 27,831
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,330 : 93,495 = 18,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,330/93,495 = 18,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,330x = 93,495 × 18,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,330x = 1,734,706,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,734,706,230/62,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,831
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