Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,842, 95,763 and 20,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,842, 95,763 and 20,066 is: 30,099
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,842 : 95,763 = 20,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,842/95,763 = 20,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,842x = 95,763 × 20,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,842x = 1,921,580,358 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,921,580,358/63,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,099
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