Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,499, 93,748.50 and 18,723
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,499, 93,748.50 and 18,723 is: 28,084.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,499 : 93,748.50 = 18,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,499/93,748.50 = 18,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,499x = 93,748.50 × 18,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,499x = 1,755,253,165.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,755,253,165.50/62,499 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,084.50
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