Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,652, 95,478 and 19,876
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,652, 95,478 and 19,876 is: 29,814
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,652 : 95,478 = 19,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,652/95,478 = 19,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,652x = 95,478 × 19,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,652x = 1,897,720,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,897,720,728/63,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,814
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