Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,616, 93,924 and 21,063
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,616, 93,924 and 21,063 is: 31,594.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,616 : 93,924 = 21,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,616/93,924 = 21,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,616x = 93,924 × 21,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,616x = 1,978,321,212 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,978,321,212/62,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,594.50
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