Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,712, 94,068 and 25,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,712, 94,068 and 25,776 is: 38,664
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,712 : 94,068 = 25,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,712/94,068 = 25,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,712x = 94,068 × 25,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,712x = 2,424,696,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,424,696,768/62,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,664
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