Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,976, 101,964 and 18,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 67,976, 101,964 and 18,728 is: 28,092
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
67,976 : 101,964 = 18,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
67,976/101,964 = 18,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
67,976x = 101,964 × 18,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
67,976x = 1,909,581,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,909,581,792/67,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,092
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