Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,870, 94,305 and 19,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,870, 94,305 and 19,094 is: 28,641
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,870 : 94,305 = 19,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,870/94,305 = 19,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,870x = 94,305 × 19,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,870x = 1,800,659,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,800,659,670/62,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,641
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