Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,598, 101,397 and 18,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 67,598, 101,397 and 18,350 is: 27,525
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,598 : 101,397 = 18,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,598/101,397 = 18,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,598x = 101,397 × 18,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,598x = 1,860,634,950 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,634,950/67,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,525
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