Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,840, 95,760 and 20,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,840, 95,760 and 20,064 is: 30,096
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,840 : 95,760 = 20,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,840/95,760 = 20,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,840x = 95,760 × 20,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,840x = 1,921,328,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,921,328,640/63,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,096
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