Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,456, 95,184 and 26,520
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,456, 95,184 and 26,520 is: 39,780
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,456 : 95,184 = 26,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,456/95,184 = 26,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,456x = 95,184 × 26,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,456x = 2,524,279,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,524,279,680/63,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,780
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