Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,346, 102,519 and 19,098
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,346, 102,519 and 19,098 is: 28,647
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,346 : 102,519 = 19,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,346/102,519 = 19,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,346x = 102,519 × 19,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,346x = 1,957,907,862 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,907,862/68,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,647
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