Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,020.08, 85,587.12 and 33,726
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,020.08, 85,587.12 and 33,726 is: 46,541.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,020.08 : 85,587.12 = 33,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,020.08/85,587.12 = 33,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,020.08x = 85,587.12 × 33,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,020.08x = 2,886,511,209.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,886,511,209.12/62,020.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,541.56
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