Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,502, 102,753 and 19,254
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,502, 102,753 and 19,254 is: 28,881
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,502 : 102,753 = 19,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,502/102,753 = 19,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,502x = 102,753 × 19,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,502x = 1,978,406,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,978,406,262/68,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,881
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