Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,364, 102,546 and 19,116
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,364, 102,546 and 19,116 is: 28,674
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,364 : 102,546 = 19,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,364/102,546 = 19,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,364x = 102,546 × 19,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,364x = 1,960,269,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,960,269,336/68,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,674
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