Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,832, 94,248 and 19,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,832, 94,248 and 19,056 is: 28,584
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,832 : 94,248 = 19,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,832/94,248 = 19,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,832x = 94,248 × 19,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,832x = 1,795,989,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,795,989,888/62,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,584
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