Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,606, 95,409 and 19,830
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,606, 95,409 and 19,830 is: 29,745
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,606 : 95,409 = 19,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,606/95,409 = 19,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,606x = 95,409 × 19,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,606x = 1,891,960,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,891,960,470/63,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,745
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