Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,094, 102,141 and 18,846
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,094, 102,141 and 18,846 is: 28,269
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,094 : 102,141 = 18,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,094/102,141 = 18,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,094x = 102,141 × 18,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,094x = 1,924,949,286 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,924,949,286/68,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,269
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