Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,806, 101,709 and 18,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 67,806, 101,709 and 18,558 is: 27,837
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,806 : 101,709 = 18,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,806/101,709 = 18,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,806x = 101,709 × 18,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,806x = 1,887,515,622 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,515,622/67,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,837
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