Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,612, 95,418 and 19,836
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,612, 95,418 and 19,836 is: 29,754
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,612 : 95,418 = 19,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,612/95,418 = 19,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,612x = 95,418 × 19,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,612x = 1,892,711,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,892,711,448/63,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,754
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