Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,958, 94,437 and 19,182
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,958, 94,437 and 19,182 is: 28,773
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,958 : 94,437 = 19,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,958/94,437 = 19,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,958x = 94,437 × 19,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,958x = 1,811,490,534 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,811,490,534/62,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,773
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