Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,022.36, 93,031.46 and 26,962
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 62,022.36, 93,031.46 and 26,962 is: 40,442.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,022.36 : 93,031.46 = 26,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,022.36/93,031.46 = 26,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,022.36x = 93,031.46 × 26,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,022.36x = 2,508,314,224.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,508,314,224.52/62,022.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,442.10
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